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Welcome to our LIVE coverage of this afternoon's Six Nations-deciding matches. What a cracking afternoon's entertainment we're in for...

Six Nations
Stadio Olimpico / 17.03.2012
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Tries
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Penalties
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Toby Keel

Updated 17/03/2012 at 14:21 GMT


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Italy were in a different class to Scotland today - the scoreline says 13-6, but that really is inordinately flattering to the visitors after they showed almost no attacking prowess all afternoon.
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The whistle goes for an Italy penalty, and Burton thumps it into touch to end the match! It's Italy's first win under their new coach, and the first time they've avoided the wooden spoon in five years.
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Italy running the clock down with the ball in Scotland's half... but Italy are looking for another attack!
80'
Scotland spin it wide where Max Evans tries to break through - but he's tackled, fails to release the ball, and it's a penalty to the hosts.
79'
Scotland win a penalty from the restart and kick for touch in the 22m; they win the ball but are again pushed back.
78'
That's surely the nail in the Scottish coffin - not to mention the coffins of either or both of Scotland coaches Andy Robinson and Gregor Townsend.
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Scotland almost win a turnover but the Italians hang on to it, the ball coming back to Burton - who takes a drop goal! It's perfect! Straight through the middle! 13-6!
76'
Italy win their throw just outside the 22m and they'll build forward from here as they have all day.
75'
Scotland get nothing going there at all, losing their lineout and then getting pushed back before conceding a penalty themselves.
74'
After three resets Rolland gives Scotland a penalty; they'll kick for a touch inside the 22m and a great chance to make something happen.
72'
The ball gets caught up and it's a scrum to Scotland.
71'
Scotland win the ball but get immediately pushed back behind the 10m line by the Italy defence.
70'
Ruaridh Jackson has come on for Scotland at fly-half; can he find a way where Scotland have so far failed?
69'
Mistake from Burton as he kicks out on the full - Scotland will have a throw, just back in the Italy half.
68'
Italy with the ball and a nice kick by Canale to keep the home side deep in Scotland's half. Scotland won't score from there.
67'
Castrogiovanni comes off crocked - he can hardly walk - while Hamilton is back on now.
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Another yellow card! It's Zanni who goes off this time, for coming off his feet in the ruck. Rolland pursuing zero tolerance right now.
65'
Italy win the ball back from the visitors and are again in that pattern of pushing forward deep in the Scotland 22m.
64'
Italy win the throw but Scotland steal it and kick for territory - too far, though, and it's a 22m.