Man by Man

SCOTLAND

STUART HOGG 7

Not the triumphant occasion the full-back would have been looking for to celebrate his 100th cap.

KYLE STEYN 7

Important defensive contributions including a last-gasp tackle to deny James Ryan a bonus-point try.

HUW JONES 7

The centre was Scotland’s top ball carrier with 118 metres made and he also took his try well.

SIONE TUIPULOTU 7

Telepathic understanding with Jones was on display when he set up pal for Scotland’s try.

DUHAN VAN DER MERWE 5

Had some culpability in all three of Ireland’s tries, and didn’t get too far with ball in hand.

FINN RUSSELL 6

His poorest performance of the championship with Ireland closing down all his attacking options.

BEN WHITE 7

Slick service helped Scotland cause Ireland problems in the first half but was limited to scraps after the break.

PIERRE SCHOEMAN 7

Had most carries – 15 – and although he tended to be running into a brick wall kept coming back for more.

GEORGE TURNER 6

Lucky not to gift Ireland a try from his crazy quick line-out attempt early on.

ZANDER FAGERSON 7

Held his own at scrum time and worked hard around the park before being replaced.

RICHIE GRAY 5

Managed just six minutes before suffering a rib injury and being replaced by Scott Cummings.

JONNY GRAY 6

Helped keep side in it with tackles but doesn’t hit rucks with the ferocity of banned Grant Gilchrist.

MATT FAGERSON 6

Had made No.8 jersey his own in last year and just didn’t have the same impact at blindside flanker.

JAMIE RITCHIE 6

Could learn from Irish skipper Sexton on how to talk to referee because he couldn’t build a rapport.

JACK DEMPSEY 6

Loads of tackles, loads of carries and worked hard at ruck and maul time, but eventually overwhelmed.