Jim Telfer

But there was great endeavour from both sides

But a bit like Scotland usually, it was Italy that lacked the cutting edge.

The difference between the teams was the scores. Simple as that. They had plenty of possession and moved it from side to side.

I woudl have given it to Sean Lamont myself. I think Gray has been quite quiet.

Jackson has a had a good game; been well looked after by Lawson at base of scrum and Lamont outside him.

Encouraging. It's all about concentration now. They arel kicking a lot just now but they mustn't go back into their shell.

Looks about right - strengthens the team in some ways

But we are getting the ball to the outside space and Walker and Danielli are causing problems out there.

Need to go for more tries. If we sit back and lose concentration they will come back right back into it.

Good score. Running straight and hard, committing the tackler. Paterson created a tiny bit of space by taking the inside shoulder

That's alright. We look a bit short in the backs - only half backs to come on.

Game is far from over. We need another try to give us any confidence.

Little half break by Jackson before the score reminds we haven't seen much of him. Perhaps not enough.

Good score. Credit to Nathan Hines for the offload. Coudl go for more now.

Best scrum position we have had so far. Better not waste it.

Ghiralidini captained Itlay for a while - they think well of him and you could see why there. Quick to get back

Lamont was waiting for it to bounce - should have just dived on it.

They have to keep playing. They had 15 phases at one point early on - got to do more of that.

that was a howler!

Kick or not we played very well for 20 minutes and then let them off the hook