Hadden picks familiar side

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Head coach Frank Hadden made 13 personnel changes to his side for last Sunday's Murrayfield clash with New Zealand, but all those players who were rested for the All Blacks battle return to action this weekend, with Jason White regaining the captaincy.

Scotland will reach the quarter-finals if they defeat the Italians, and Hadden said: "We are happy with where we are at present. We expect the side selected for Saturday to step up a gear and make the bold statement that we want to make at this World Cup."

The Azzurri posted a stunning victory at Murrayfield in the RBS 6 Nations in February, but their form has dipped recently.

Hadden said: "We give Italy the utmost respect. Not only did they win their last match against us but we have always found Italy a difficult side to play against at all levels in Scottish rugby.

"Many players in their starting XV know what it is to play in the latter stages of three of Europe's big competitions - the Heineken Cup, the French Championship and the English Premiership.

"Saturday's match is a knock-out game and is Scottish rugby's biggest game since we played Fiji in the last World Cup."