Key talking points as Scotland prepare to face Italy in Guinness Six Nations

Scotland face Italy in their penultimate Guinness Six Nations match at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some key talking points ahead of the showdown in Rome.

History beckons for Duhan

Wales v Scotland – Guinness Six Nations – Principality Stadium
Duhan Van Der Merwe is chasing the Scottish try record (David Davies/PA)

Scots in hunt for rare top-two finish

Gregor Townsend
Gregor Townsend’s team are eyeing a rare top-two finish (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Chance for Scots trio to shine

Cam Redpath and Andy Christie
Cam Redpath (left) and Andy Christie will start in Rome (Jane Barlow/PA)

Italy a sticky opponent

Italy v England
Italy competed well against England last month (Adam Davy/PA)

Full house at the Olimpico

Stadio Olimpico
The Stadio Olimpico is set to be full on Saturday (Steven Paston/PA)

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