Former captain Fraser Brown gives an insight into what will be going on in camp before Scotland face Italy in the Six Nations.

Scotland’s current generation draws inspiration from the past while forging their own legacy. Ashman fondly recalled moments like the 2018 win over England, while Ritchie reminisced about the Calcutta Cup triumph in 2006 as a young fan and Scotland’s memorable away victory against France in 2021.

Unfortunately for Scotland, this year’s championship, a campaign with so much promise, is nearly over before it even begins with devastating news surrounding star centre Sione Tuipulotu.

Scotland’s record try scorer Duhan van der Merwe is back in full training in a boost ahead of the country’s opening Six Nations Championship clash against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.

It all kicks off on Friday night in Paris where France are looking to begin a fresh title challenge at home to Wales who seem destined for a wooden spoon battle. Scotland host Italy and, like the French, need a statement victory to kick things off if they are going to present themselves as credible candidates to win the whole thing.

England’s third game of the 2025 Six Nations Championship will see them face Scotland at Twickenham. Scotland have won the last four Six Nations meetings against the Auld Enemy, including a 30-21 victory at Murrayfield last year.

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The shock defeat to Italy is fresh in Matt Fagerson's mind. Matt Fagerson admitted bitter memories of Rome last March would provide Scotland with additional motivation for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener at home to Italy.

What a rich collection of dramatic finishes and quality individual moments to pick through while compiling this list, with a good dollop of mild controversy thrown in there as well. After 25 years of the Six Nations,

Defending champions Ireland are 7/4 joint-favourites with France ahead of the 2025 Six Nations Championship, which kicks off on Friday

A capsule look at England, France, defending champion Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales in the Six Nations, which starts on Friday.

Ireland will be seeking to make history in 2025 as the first nation to become Six Nations champions for a third successive season. Given how competitive the tournament has become in modern times, this would represent a considerable achievement for the Green Army.