Tandy wary of Italy after Rome nightmare
Scotland defence coach Steve Tandy says last year's defeat in Rome is still fresh in the mind as the Scots prepare to host Italy in Saturday's Six Nations opener.
The loss at the Stadio Olimpico buried Scotland's title hopes last season and Tandy says his team are fully aware of the dangers in the Azzurri side.
"It's definitely been referenced around the learning," Tandy said of that defeat.
"It was an experience that we didn't like, weren't happy with, but I think we've grown.
"We put a performance in the week after, and ultimately we've had a good autumn, and we know how good Italy are. There's a lot of consistency around the boys playing for Treviso. You see the guys as well, some big players playing in France.
"So we know and totally respect what Italy do. They're a really good outfit, well-organised, well-drilled. So we know how we're going to have to put in a complete performance on Saturday."
Tandy confirmed that Duhan van der Merwe, Jonny Gray, Grant Gilchrist and Luke Crosbie all took part in training ahead of the match on Saturday.