The clock is ticking and Scotland are running out of time. A fifth straight Six Nations defeat, and a third of this Championship, is looming. This is the time for heroes. But do the Scots have one?

Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One

"What a game of rugby we are getting here. Josh Furno, who I have been really impressed with, finished off some great play from Italy, he completely exposed Scotland there and it really is game on."

Would you believe it? Italy lock Joshua Furno, who has had a great game, goes over in the right corner after replacement fly-half Luciano Orquera and captain Sergio Parisse combine to send him in. Orquera nails the all-important conversion from out wide. What have Scotland got left?

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A second try for Alex Dunbar puts Scotland in command for the first time. Sean Lamont from the scrum powers forward and offloads to Chris Cusiter who in turn passes to Dunbar to go over. The try is awarded after a short delay as the referee checks for possible obstruction and a forward pass. Duncan Weir with the conversion.

Chris West:, external Having butchered so many overlaps in this game, finally Scotland pass it out and score! #bbcrugby #sixnations #betterlatethannever

Erik Zoha:, external Better play by Scotland, quick ball, good passing and a try by Dunbar.

Phil Rogers:, external #bbcrugby My God, my granny could play better rugby than Scotland and Italy...

Scotland make more ground but lose their composure at a critical moment, with Greig Laidlaw delaying getting the ball away at the base of a ruck and Italy fly-half Tommy Allan getting his foot to it. That is Laidlaw's last act of this game. He is replaced by Chris Cusiter.

Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One

"There is such a different intensity to Scotland's performance in this second half. There is no easy play for Italy now."

Into the final quarter of the match. Two points in it. Who will crack? Scotland surge into Italy's 22. A grandstand finish is on the cards.

Plenty of changes now as the game reaches a critical stage. David Denton comes on for Chris Fusaro in the back row, Max Evans on for Tommy Seymour at right wing, while Alasdair Dickinson replaces Ryan Grant at loose-head prop. Italy have changed their entire front row.

Sir Ian McGeechan
Former Lions coach on BBC One

"That's a good conclusion after a build-up of some really good pressure from Scotland. They forced Italy into making mistakes and got a good try from a turnover."

Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One

"It's taken a while but it was a good one when it came and just what Scotland need. A turnover ball is the best one to attack from and there was some really good passing there for Scotland."

At long last Scotland have a try, their first of this Six Nations. And what a good try too. A fine move involving hooker Scott Lawson and full-back Stuart Hogg allows centre Alex Dunbar to power over in the right corner for his second try for his country. Greig Laidlaw's kick drifts wide. Can Scotland kick on from here?

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The Scots continue to press forward but the Italian defence is doing its job. The visitors are awarded another penalty within easy range but pass up the opportunity for three points when captain Greig Laidlaw opts to go for a quick tap, but centre Matt Scott slips a few metres from the try-line and the chance is lost.

Scotland are back within seven points and win another penalty. Stuart Hogg thinks about having a go from distance before Duncan Weir kicks deep into touch. The visitors are edging closer to the Italian line. But can they produce a killer move?

Ian:, external Italy are good value for their lead can't see Scotland troubling them seem devoid of ideas.

Derek Mathieson:, external Not overtly concerned. Remember according to our CEO we're going to win RWC next year.

Neil Cowan:, external It was always going be Allan's day today. Discarded by us and boom 'here's what yer missing' #bbcrugby.

Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One

"Scotland have had plenty of ball but just not been able to do anything with it. There is just no flair and no creativity, and Italy will look at that and know that it they can have a solid defence and don't give away penalties, it will be enough because Scotland are devoid of ideas of how to score a try."

Easy kick for Greig Laidlaw after Italy kill the ball at the ruck.

Fierce early tackle by Sean Lamont on Michele Campagnaro. Scotland have plenty of the ball but cannot do anything with it. Italy win another scrum.

Off we go. The sun is shining, but will Scotland be smiling at the end of this? They have a lot of work ahead of them.

Scotland assistant coach Duncan Hodge tells BBC Sport: "Our line speed has got to be better around the ruck. We've given them too much easy ball there and there's been an horrendous penalty count. We have been killed there and we need more composure in their 22. Our line speed has got to be better around the ruck."