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Lana Skeldon try sees off Italy as Scotland claim first Women’s Six Nations win

By PA
Scotland's Lana Skeldon reacts on a panelty during the New Zealand 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Wales and Scotland at Northland Events Centre in Whangarei on October 9, 2022. (Photo by Michael Bradley / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland hooker Lana Skeldon crossed late on to end Italy’s resistance and secure a maiden win of the 2023 Tik Tok Women’s Six Nations.

The 29-21 victory in Edinburgh was Scotland’s first success in the tournament in 13 games and was sealed when the power of the home pack was rewarded with Skeldon’s second try of the afternoon.

The score came just three minutes after Italy prop Sara Seye was shown a red card for a high tackle.