Jones Hat-trick Secures Scots Opening Six Nations Win Over Italy

A hat-trick of tries by Huw Jones inspired Scotland to a 31-19 victory over Italy in their Six Nations match at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Two of Jones's tries in the second half secured the host's victory -- with a bonus point to boot -- after Italy had battled back from 14-0 down to level at 19-19.

The Scots are home to two-time defending champions Ireland next weekend, while Italy hosts a Wales side nursing their wounds after a 43-0 thrashing by France.

Co-skipper Rory Darge got the Scots on the board in the fourth minute with his sixth try in his 26th Test -- his fellow captain Finn Russell converted for 7-0.

Five minutes later, the Scots were over again as Duhan van der Merwe selflessly fed Jones, who finished off a move started by Jamie Ritchie -- Russell converted for 14-0.