Italy were well beaten by Scotland, but Greig Laidlaw knows his team must ensure they perform for the full 80 minutes.
The Cheetahs stretched their winning run to four Pro14 games after withstanding a Southern Kings fightback in a pulsating derby clash.
Scotland were comfortable winners over Italy in their Six Nations opener, with Blair Kinghorn registering his first international hat-trick.
Italy captain Sergio Parisse has now played in more Six Nations matches than any other player, after starting against Scotland.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland was a happy man following Friday's memorable 24-19 win over France in Paris.
France led 16-0 at half-time in the driving rain in Paris, but they fell apart in the second half to start the Six Nations...
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Former Wasps wing Christian Wade says England cannot allow Johnny Sexton to work his magic with the boot at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland are on a record run of 12 consecutive home wins as they prepare to host England on the opening weekend of the Six...
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Sam Johnson will make his international bow when Scotland start their Six Nations campaign against Italy.
With Rob Kearney not fully fit, Robbie Henshaw will revert to full-back when Six Nations champions Ireland do battle with England.
Manu Tuilagi is back in the England side to face Six Nations champions Ireland almost five years since his last Test start.
Former Brumbies captain Sam Carter says the opportunity to join Ulster was "too good to turn down".
Nemani Nadolo has called time on his Fiji career at the age of 31, revealing he had been contemplating the decision for a long...
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Stuart Hogg believes Scotland are on the cusp of "something incredibly special" as they attempt to improve on a third-placed finish.
Italy coach Conor O'Shea sees reason for optimism ahead of their Six Nations campaign, and is taking inspiration from Scotland.
France's Six Nations squad contains a wealth of young talent, with Romain Ntamack far from the only exciting prospect.