We asked for your thoughts after Scotland named their team to face Italy in the first round of the Six Nations on Saturday. Here's the best of what you had to say: Nathan: For many years Scotland have struggled to compete with the big teams in the front five.

Scotland have hope of mounting a Six Nations title challenge as they embark on a fresh campaign against Italy. While optimism has been punctured somewhat by a string of untimely injuries, Gregor Townsend’s settled squad are confident that they can build on their development over the last few years and back up big performances to challenge for a long-awaited title.