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The 2023 Six Nations will conclude this weekend, and whilst Scotland's fixture with Italy will not decide who wins the competition, we're still excited to watch.

Scotland and Italy will meet on March 18, and you can watch every second of the action on BBC One (or BBC iPlayer) in the UK. If you're not watching from the UK, you will need to use a VPN to livestream this fixture for free.

When is Scotland vs Italy?

Scotland and Italy will meet at Murrayfield Stadium this weekend:

Scotland vs Italy (BBC) — 12:30 p.m. GMT on March 18

The game will be shown live on BBC One, or you can livestream the fixture on BBC iPlayer.

Can you watch Scotland vs Italy for free online?

You'll have absolutely no issue connecting to BBC iPlayer from the UK, but you'll be blocked by this popular streaming service if you're connecting from anywhere else in the world. The only way to get around this blockade is with a streaming-friendly VPN. These cybersecurity services let you stream the 2023 Six Nations for free from outside the UK.

You can use a VPN to hide your real IP address and connect to a secure server in the UK. This process is quick and easy, and tricks sites like BBC iPlayer into thinking you are based in the UK. Simply sign up to a VPN, download the app, connect to a UK-based server, and then visit BBC iPlayer to livestream Scotland and Italy for free.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN makes light work of unblocking streaming sites like BBC iPlayer. Subscribers get strong connection speeds, powerful levels of encryption, a built-in password manager, and fast servers in 94 countries. Subscribers also get apps for every platform and can connect up to five devices simultaneously.

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £85.52 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This annual plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. You can sign up to stream the Six Nations and then recover your investment with the money-back guarantee. This way you can watch the Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

Watch the 2023 Six Nations from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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