SCOTLAND

STUART HOGG

One of the very good days from the player who is, not always for the right reasons, Scotland’s biggest on-field personality ........... 9

TOMMY SEYMOUR

Not as involved as we have seen him in recent times but chased enthusiastically and played his part defensively................................. 6

DUNCAN TAYLOR

Great awareness of what was on and strength of running produced try that fed Scottish confidence.... 8

ALEX DUNBAR

One or two thunderous carries and some strong tackling on his return ................................................... 6

TIM VISSER

Looking hungrier for work in both coming off his wing in attack and defending eagerly and, of course, took his 11th Test try well................ 7

FINN RUSSELL

Early departure made way for Peter Horne, the best of Scotland’s play-makers, to come on and make a impact ................................................

GREIG LAIDLAW

Not his best ever goal-kicking day but made good decisions in enjoying his 50th cap and record equalling appearance as captain. 7

ALASDAIR DICKINSON

Further evidence of how much he has reinvented himself as a modern, scrummaging front-row.. 7

ROSS FORD

A couple of errors early on, failing to hit his jumpers at a lineout and conceding a penalty, but stuck to his task................................................ 6

WILLEM NEL

Close to being a contender for man-of-the-match with his formidable scrummaging contribution that did so much to give his side the psychological upper hand......................................... 8

RICHIE GRAY

Shades of the Gray who burst onto the international scene a few years in one or two breenging runs but now more disciplined in the tight.. 7

JOHNNIE GRAY

The player who has almost reinvented the term Scottish work ethic set another fine example...... 7

JOHN BARCLAY

More prominent in the air than on the ground, taking a succession of lineouts –management’s overdue recognition of his all-round ability is being rewarded............................. 7

JOHN HARDIE

Has made a huge impact in his short time as a Scotsman and as well as his foraging his aggressive tackling was a feature...................... 7

JOSH STRAUSS

Carried the ball powerfully, making good ground at regular intervals and making his considerable presence felt...................................... 7

REPLACEMENTS

PETER HORNE

Made the outstanding contribution while the rest of those called upon helped lift the side in the closing stages