Scotland's 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations campaign begins in Rome this Saturday, with a star-studded squad announced by head coach Gregor Townsend. The team faces Italy at the Stadio Olimpico, with a kick-off time of 2:10 pm (UK time) and live coverage on BBC One. Sione Tuipulotu, who will captain the side this year, partners with Huw Jones in the centre, marking their 18th Test match together. Jamie Dobie makes his Six Nations debut on the left wing, while Kyle Steyn and Tom Jordan are on the right and at full-back, respectively. Scrum-half Ben White and Finn Russell, who is also named as one of the two vice-captains, form a familiar half-back combination. In the forwards, Zander Fagerson starts at tighthead prop, Pierre Schoeman at loosehead, and Ewan Ashman, Scotland's all-time leading male try-scoring forward, is at hooker. Scott Cummings and Grant Gilchrist form the second row, while Rory Darge, Matt Fagerson, and Jack Dempsey complete a back row with plenty of international experience. On the bench, George Turner, Nathan McBeth, and Elliot Millar Mills provide prop depth, with Max Williamson and Gregor Brown covering the second row. The back replacements include George Horne, Adam Hastings, and Darcy Graham. This team is set to take on Italy, with the match kicking off at 2:10 pm (UK time) on February 7, 2026, and live on BBC One. (Caps in brackets).
