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Italy’s journey into the 2026 Six Nations officially begins. The Azzurri led by Gonzalo Quesada make their debut in front of the crowd at the Olympic Stadium in Rome against Scotland, historically one of the most balanced opponents for the Italian XV in the competition. In the previous tournament, Italy has in fact achieved several successes against the Bravehearts, a sign of an often open confrontation. The team arrives at the event with confidence after the good indications seen in the autumn tests, where it showed character and solidity against high-level opponents. However, the match is complex also due to the numerous absences which force the technical staff to review some choices. The objective remains clear: to maintain the identity and organization of the game to compete on equal terms against a Scotland team that relies heavily on the quality of its attacking department, led by the creativity of Finn Russell.