Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress - Gregor Townsend’s side open their Six Nations campaign against Italy at Murrayfield.

Finn Russell is confident Scotland now have the right mental approach to challenge for the Six Nations title as they prepare for Saturday's opener against Italy.

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Saturday, 1 February Time: 14:15 GMT Coverage: Watch live on BBC One, listen on Radio 5 live, Radio Scotland & BBC Sounds and follow live on the BBC Sport website and app. Finn Russell is one of rugby union's biggest stars.

Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Date: Saturday, 1 February Kick-off: 14:15 GMTCoverage: Watch live on BBC One, listen on Radio 5 live, Radio Scotland & BBC Sounds and follow live on the BBC Sport website and app.

Ben White will continue his partnership with Russell in the half-backs with Townsend picking a lethal back-three in the form of wingers Darcy Graham, Duhan van der Merwe and full-

Bayliss limped off late in the first half with what Bath head of rugby Johan van Graan labelled a “serious” groin injury. Townsend has already lost captain Sione Tuipulotu and lock Scott Cummings to injury, while there are slight concerns over Duhan van der Merwe’s fitness due to an ankle issue.

Scotland begin their Six Nations campaign by hosting Italy in round one.The hosts’ hopes of winning a first title since the final Five Nations rugby campaign way back in 1999 have been rocked by the loss of star captain Sione Tuipulotu,

Bath fly-half Finn Russell has been tipped to take the Six Nations by storm and lead the charge for the British & Irish Lions against Australia later this year.

Finn Russell takes the question in his stride like ... We’ve had a great group of players with Scotland for the last six, seven, eight years, but we’ve never quite managed to get over the ...

Scotland go into their Six Nations opener against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday, with memories of last year's shock loss to the Azzurri still fresh in their memory. Italy will look to build on two wins and a draw in the 2024 Six Nations -- their best return in the competition.

Scotland vs Italy betting tips. Scotland to win by 1-12 points - 12/5 BoyleSports. Another Six Nations of huge hope awaits for Scotland. Saturday’s opener against Italy is a tri