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Talking points as Scotland begin their Six Nations challenge against Italy

The Scots are looking to win their opening fixture for the fifth successive campaign.

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Scotland kick off their Guinness Six Nations campaign at home to Italy on Saturday.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at five talking points ahead of the Murrayfield showdown.

Scotland aim to remain fast starters

Scotland Team Run
Scotland limber up ahead of their Six Nations opener (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scots know Italy are no whipping boys

Scotland players in Rome last year
Scotland were defeated in Rome last year (Adam Davy/PA)

Unlikely return for experienced forwards

Scotland lock Jonny Gray
Jonny Gray is back after a near two-year absence (Adam Davy/PA)

Graham set for first Six Nations outing since 2022

Scotland wing Darcy Graham
Darcy Graham is Scotland’s second-highest try-scorer of all time (Andrew Milligan/PA)

McDowall has big boots to fill

Stafford McDowall playing for Scotland
Stafford McDowall replaces Sione Tuipulotu (Jane Barlow/PA)
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