After defeat to Italy in last year's Six Nations, Schoeman and Scotland's pack are eager to set the tone against the Azzurri at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Exeter back-rower discusses his 'dream' Six Nations with Italy, why he is full of praise for university rugby and looks ahead to the run-in for the Chiefs.
The Azzurri's performance in the recent Men's Six Nations has given them a platform to build on but there also needs to be a collective push from Italian rugby as a whole.
England overcame a red card to Sarah Beckett as they blanked Italy with a 48-0 victory in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma on Sunday.
England skipper Marlie Packer will be making her 100th Test appearance as she leads her side in the opening game of the Women's Six Nations against Italy on Sunday.
Italy ended their Six Nations campaign with their best-ever finish as they defeated Wales 24-21 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff in the final round on Saturday.
Two weeks on from their triumph over England, Scotland - and some of their former players - know that a Six Nations victory against Italy in Rome won't be a given.
Italy and Zebre back row Jake Polledri has announced his decision to quit professional rugby with immediate effect at the age of 28 after failing to make sufficient recovery from injury.