Townsend tenure off to a flier as Italy self-destruct

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By ALEXANDER McLEMAN

SCOTLAND opened their summer tour in style with a dominant performance over Italy in Singapore.
Tries from Ali Price, Tim Visser, Damian Hoyland and a double from Ross Ford were enough to hand Gregor Townsend a dream start to his time as Scotland’s new head coach.
Scotland captain, John Barclay was pleased with his side’s display, especially in the 30 degree heat.
He said: “It was extremely tough conditions, very humid and tiring, but we managed it well. We scored some good tries, let in a few we’d like back, but it was a good performance overa...

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