Italy lock Marco Bortolami wants Scotland to feel the heat at the Stadio Flaminio in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations encounter.

Nick Mallett's men go into the last game of the 2008 tournament desperately seeking their first win after four consecutive defeats.

Since joining the RBS 6 Nations tournament back in 2000, Italy have beaten Scotland twice, including last year's 37-17 triumph at Murrayfield that marked their first win on the road.

"My team-mate at Gloucester, Chris Paterson, revealed to me that Scotland always have some fear when they step on the Flaminio pitch," said Bortolami.

"We hope to take advantage from the start. More than ever, our fans must support us on Saturday."

Frank Hadden's side go into the encounter in the Eternal City inspired by their triumph over England last weekend which marked their first success this year.

Not since the 2005 campaign have the Italians failed to win a game in this tournament and with both sides looking to avoid the wooden spoon, the Gloucester captain anticipates a battle.

"The team that wants it more will win," said Bortolami.

"This is our last chance to get a reward for all of our hard work. But I insist we need to hear our fans just as we did in Paris.

"I want them to sing, to shout, to make noise always because they are our main strength when playing at home. They help us up when we are down and when we are tired."

Mallett has decided not to make any changes to the team that lost 25-13 against France last Sunday.

For the second consecutive game, Bortolami will start and his joy is understandable considering he missed the opening two games through injury.

"I got emotional in Paris," said the former Italy captain.

"I admit it but my tears were a way to release the tension having recovered my place in the team.

"In the past couple of months I hid my emotions but the truth is that I am very sensitive and the criticism after the World Cup hurt me."

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