Italy coach Jacques Brunel calls on his side to beat Scotland in Six Nations clash

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has called on his side to produce the perfect game as they go in search of their first Six Nations win against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Following a season-opening 26-3 home defeat to Ireland and a 47-17 loss against England at Twickenham, the Azzurri now face the Scots in a battle to avoid the wooden spoon.

Ireland were the last side to fall against the Italians, losing 22-15 in Rome back in March 2013, and Brunel believes his team are good enough to upset the Scots at Murrayfield for the first time in eight years.

"Scotland is one of the most difficult rivals," the Frenchman told federugby.it. "Since 2013 we have lost against them, on two occasions by just one point, having badly managed the end of those games.

We will go there determined to play a good game, knowing that we will face a difficult test against Scotland.

"They are a team with few weaknesses. They did well against France and had a great start against Wales.

"They are a difficult rival, especially when playing at home."

Debutant Enrico Bacchin, who replaces injured Andrea Masi in the starting XV, will play alongside club team-mate Luca Morisi at centre and the Benetton Treviso man is looking forward to the clash.

"We really want to bring home a positive result from this game," said Bacchin. "We will go there determined to play a good game, knowing that we will face a difficult test against Scotland.

"I'm really honoured to play in the Six Nations.

"For me this is a dream come true. I never thought I would make it but I'm just trying to concentrate on the chance that I have been given."

The Azzurri have won seven and lost 15 of their 22 meetings with Scotland, with their last triumph against their opponents coming in Rome three years ago. Italy have won just once at Murrayfield, a 37-17 triumph in 2007.