Scotland U20 v Italy U20
Italy took the lead in just over a minute as Lorenzo Pani found Federico Cuminetti on the left, and he used his strength and speed to get over in the corner.
Both sides were struggling to break down the opposing defence, and while Scotland were starting to get some territory, they were not able to convert it into clear chances.
And it was Italy who managed to create a chance, and a score. From a penalty they kicked to the corner, and a driving maul from the lineout took Alessandro Ortombina over the line.
But in the 29th minute Scotland did make, and take, a superb opportunity. Ben Afshar took a quick tap penalty and when he was brought down, Paddy Harrison found a gap at the side of the ruck and sprinted under the posts for his third try in two games. Euan Cunningham added the conversion
Scotland’s discipline was letting them down, and in the 32nd minute Josh Taylor was shown a yellow card for repeated infringements.
And Italy capitalised by scoring another maul try, which was this time finished off by Matteo Rubinato.
Scotland had the last chance of the first half as they were awarded a free kick just over five metres out which they quickly tapped, but possession was lost and the Italians went in ahead.
Half time: Scotland U20 7-15 Italy U20
Scotland continued to stay in the game and managed the rest of the sin bin period well, conceding no further points.
An opportunity from deep was created after a turnover at a lineout, but as Duncan Munn looked for space in behind his kick went out on the full.
Italy secured the bonus point in the 66th minute, again from a driving maul. This time it was Tommaso Scramoncin who grounded the ball.
The host nation’s fifth try came in the 73rd minute. Another maul as formed near the Scotland try line and Giovanni Cenedese broke free and scored.
A sixth try was scored by Italy with just over three minutes remaining. This time the maul was brought down short but from the next phase Scramoncin bagged his second.
Scotland had the last attack of the match as Christian Townsend kicked a penalty to the corner, and Andy Stirrat barged his way over from seven yards with Townsend adding the conversion.
Full time: Scotland U20 14-34 Italy U20
Scotland: 15. Gabe Jones 14. Ross McKnight 13. Duncan Munn 12. Andy Stirrat 11. Kerr Johnston 10. Euan Cunningham 9. Ben Afshar 1. Iain Carmichael 2. Patrick Harrison 3. Gregor Scougall 4. Josh Taylor 5. Max Williamson 6. Liam McConnell 7. Rhys Tait CAPTAIN 8. Ollie Leatherbarrow
Substitutes: 16. Duncan Hood 17. James Lascelles 18. Ali Rogers 19. Jake Spurway 20. Rudi Brown 21. Finlay Burgess 22. Christian Townsend 23. Keiran Clark 24. Matthew Deehan 25. Gregor Hiddleston 26. Ben Salmon (Stirling County)
Italy: 15. Lorenzo Pani 14. Alessandro Gesi 13. Francois Carlo Mey 12. Filippo Lazzarin 11. Federico Cuminetti 10. Giovanni Sante 9. Sebastiano Battara 1. Riccardo Bartolini 2. Lapo Frangini 3. Valerio Bizzotto 4. Alessandro Ortombina 5. Alex Mattioli 6. Filippo Lavorenti 7. Matteo Rubinato 8. Ross Vintcent
Substitutes: 16. Tommaso Scramoncin 17. Luca Rizzoli 18. Riccardo Genovese 19. Francesco Ruffolo 20. Carlos Berlese 21. Filippo Bozzoni 22. Nicolo Teneggi 23. Dewi Passarella 24. Giulio Marini 25. Giovanni Cenedese 26. Tomasso Simoni
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Scotland U20
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Ben Salmon
26.22metres gained
30MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Gregor Hiddleston
25.0metres gained
26MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Matt Deehan
24.2metres gained
22MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Keiran Clark
23. Replacement6metres gained
6MINUTES PLAYED
0TACKLES MADE
1COMPLETE PASSES
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Christian Townsend
22. Replacement9metres gained
30MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
4COMPLETE PASSES
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Finlay Burgess
21. Replacement0metres gained
6MINUTES PLAYED
0TACKLES MADE
1COMPLETE PASSES
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Rudi Brown
20. Replacement0metres gained
16MINUTES PLAYED
0TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Jake Spurway
19. Replacement0metres gained
8MINUTES PLAYED
0TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Ali Rogers
18. Replacement0metres gained
15MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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James Lascelles
17. Replacement0metres gained
20MINUTES PLAYED
0TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Duncan Hood
16. Replacement3metres gained
23MINUTES PLAYED
2TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Ollie Leatherbarrow
8. Number 818metres gained
54MINUTES PLAYED
5TACKLES MADE
5COMPLETE PASSES
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Rhys Tait
7. Back-row9metres gained
64MINUTES PLAYED
4TACKLES MADE
4COMPLETE PASSES
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Liam McConnell
6. Back-row13metres gained
58MINUTES PLAYED
4TACKLES MADE
4COMPLETE PASSES
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Max Williamson
5. Second-row3metres gained
80MINUTES PLAYED
8TACKLES MADE
5COMPLETE PASSES
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Josh Taylor
4. Second-row5metres gained
60MINUTES PLAYED
6TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Gregor Scougall
3. Tighthead prop0metres gained
65MINUTES PLAYED
5TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Patrick Harrison
2. Hooker44metres gained
57MINUTES PLAYED
9TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Iain Carmichael
1. Loosehead prop5metres gained
60MINUTES PLAYED
10TACKLES MADE
1COMPLETE PASSES
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Ben Afshar
9. Scrum-half13metres gained
74MINUTES PLAYED
4TACKLES MADE
47COMPLETE PASSES
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Euan Cunningham
10. Stand-off3metres gained
50MINUTES PLAYED
0TACKLES MADE
10COMPLETE PASSES
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Kerr Johnston
11. Wing6metres gained
80MINUTES PLAYED
2TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Andy Stirrat
12. Inside-centre29metres gained
80MINUTES PLAYED
5TACKLES MADE
3COMPLETE PASSES
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Duncan Munn
13. Outside-centre3metres gained
80MINUTES PLAYED
3TACKLES MADE
3COMPLETE PASSES
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Ross McKnight
14. Wing17metres gained
50MINUTES PLAYED
2TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Gabe Jones
15. Full-back62metres gained
74MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
3COMPLETE PASSES
Italy U20
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Lorenzo Pani
15. Full-back67metres gained
80MINUTES PLAYED
0TACKLES MADE
7COMPLETE PASSES
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Alessandro Gesi
14. Wing0metres gained
63MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Francois Carlo Mey
13. Outside-centre1metres gained
80MINUTES PLAYED
3TACKLES MADE
4COMPLETE PASSES
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Filippo Lazzarin
12. Inside-centre13metres gained
80MINUTES PLAYED
11TACKLES MADE
3COMPLETE PASSES
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Federico Cuminetti
11. Wing77metres gained
72MINUTES PLAYED
0TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Giovanni Sante
10. Stand-off0metres gained
11MINUTES PLAYED
3TACKLES MADE
5COMPLETE PASSES
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Sebastiano Battara
9. Scrum-half19metres gained
72MINUTES PLAYED
6TACKLES MADE
33COMPLETE PASSES
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Riccardo Bartolini
1. Loosehead prop0metres gained
54MINUTES PLAYED
4TACKLES MADE
1COMPLETE PASSES
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Lapo Frangini
2. Hooker9metres gained
44MINUTES PLAYED
5TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Valerio Bizzotto
3. Tighthead prop4metres gained
49MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
1COMPLETE PASSES
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Alessandro Ortombina
4. Second-row5metres gained
69MINUTES PLAYED
11TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Alex Mattioli
5. Second-row16metres gained
64MINUTES PLAYED
12TACKLES MADE
1COMPLETE PASSES
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Filippo Lavorenti
6. Back-row1metres gained
54MINUTES PLAYED
9TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Matteo Rubinato
7. Back-row0metres gained
57MINUTES PLAYED
7TACKLES MADE
1COMPLETE PASSES
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Ross Vintcent
8. Number 834metres gained
80MINUTES PLAYED
7TACKLES MADE
5COMPLETE PASSES
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Tommaso Scramoncin
16. Replacement6metres gained
36MINUTES PLAYED
3TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Luca Rizzoli
17. Replacement7metres gained
26MINUTES PLAYED
2TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Riccardo Genovese
18. Replacement0metres gained
31MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Francesco Ruffolo
19. Replacement0metres gained
11MINUTES PLAYED
0TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Carlos Berlese
20. Replacement0metres gained
16MINUTES PLAYED
0TACKLES MADE
1COMPLETE PASSES
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Filippo Bozzoni
21. Replacement3metres gained
8MINUTES PLAYED
0TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Nicolo Teneggi
22. Replacement8metres gained
69MINUTES PLAYED
5TACKLES MADE
15COMPLETE PASSES
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Dewi Passarella
23. Replacement0metres gained
17MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Giulio Marini
24.0metres gained
26MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Giovanni Cenedese
25.10metres gained
23MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
1COMPLETE PASSES
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Tommaso Simoni
26.0metres gained
8MINUTES PLAYED
0TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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