**Italy’s hosting of Scotland in the Guinness Six Nations at the weekend is going to be a fascinating match. The Azzurri were much improved against France and showed real ambition to play wide and score tries, with their double-playmakers of Benetton Rugby’s Tommaso Allan and Zebre’s Carlo Canna.** Meanwhile Scotland have been quite unfortunate to not get more from their two games, and with Finn Russell looking ever more likely not to play a part this year the Dundee Courier carries a full analysis of their game [from assistant coach Mike Blair.](https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/rugby/1152061/adam-hastings-will-lend-scotland-a-balance-in-attack-in-rome-believes-mike-blair/) Sticking with Scotland and scrum-half George Horne, no doubt revved up by his excellent two-try display against Zebre on Friday, has [previewed the Italy game](https://www.scottishrugby.org/fanzone/horne-eyes-must-win-match), while brother Pete has confirmed he’s staying at Glasgow Warriors. Nick Grigg, Rob Harley, Ali Price, Tommy Seymour, Kyle Steyn, Fraser Brown, Matt Fagerson, Oli Kebble and Stafford McDowall have all extended recently – [Horne the latest.](https://www.glasgowwarriors.org/news/pete-horne-extends-glasgow-stay-until-2022) One man who knows more about international rugby than most – Leinster scrum coach Robin McBryde – has been speaking to The42 about all things Guinness Six Nations. McBryde spent 13 years working with Warren Gatland at Wales and now has great insight with Ireland through Leinster – it seems [he’s enjoying the viewing.](https://www.the42.ie/leinster-mcbryde-ireland-wales-5010685-Feb2020/) Moving around the world and on Monday night the Springboks were crowned Team of the Year at the 2020 Laureus World Sports Awards. The great man that is Boks captain Siya Kolisi continued to deliver his strong message in a [powerful speech](https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Springboks/kolisi-relentless-in-delivering-sas-message-of-hope-and-unity-20200218): "I'm speaking from the heart. I'm speaking about the South Africa I want to see one day.” And finally sticking with the southern hemisphere and worrying news on referee bias. The New Zealand Herald carries the story analysing penalty counts – make of the [numbers what you will.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12309591)
