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Italy beat Scotland on their Six Nations debut
A 34–20 victory in Rome marked Italy’s first match in the expanded championship.
2000-02-05 · Rome, Italy
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The story
Italy began their first Six Nations campaign by defeating Scotland 34–20 on 5 February 2000. The fixture was played at Stadio Flaminio in Rome, and the official championship archive preserves the score and date.
How it unfolded
The result mattered beyond one afternoon: Italy’s entry expanded the Five Nations to six national teams. Beating Scotland immediately gave the new participant a competitive milestone within the established European championship.
The wider picture
Giampiero De Carli scored Italy’s first try in the competition, a contribution recalled in the organiser’s account of his career. The debut victory should be distinguished from the final championship standings: winning this match did not mean Italy won the tournament.
Sources
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