It has quickly become one of the most intriguing Six Nations match-ups on offer, and Italy and Scotland will both be desperate to start well and relieve some pressure on themselves on the opening Six Nations weekend this year.
Following a first win against Scotland in almost a decade in 2024, Italy went close again last year before losing 31-19.
Both sets of fans will demand improvement from last year and it starts in Rome on Saturday Feb. 7.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match.
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Key details:
Who: Italy vs. Scotland
When: Saturday, Feb. 7. Kick-off 2.10 p.m. GMT, 3.10 p.m. local.
Where: Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
Officials: Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (NZ).
Assistant Referees: James Doleman (NZ), Katsuki Furuse (Jap).
Television Match Official: Richard Kelly (Wal).
Where is Italy vs. Scotland being broadcast?
The match will be shown on the BBC in the UK and Sky Italia in Italy. BBC Radio 5 Live will have radio commentary of the game.
Team news
Italy: L Marin, L Lynagh, J I Brex, T Menoncello, M Ioane, P Garbisi, A Fusco; D Fischetti, G Nicotera, S Ferrari, N Cannone, A Zambonin, M Lamaro (captain), M Zuliani, L Cannone
Replacements: T Di Bartolomeo, M Spagnolo, M Hasa, F Ruzza, R Favretto, A Garbisi, G Da Re, L Pani
Scotland: T Jordan, K Steyn, H Jones, S Tuipulotu (captain), J Dobie, F Russell, B White; P Schoeman, E Ashman, Z Fagerson, S Cummings, G Gilchrist, M Fagerson, R Darge, J Dempsey
Replacements: G Turner, N McBeth, E Millar Mills, M Williamson, G Brown, G Horne, A Hastings, D Graham