MAN BY MAN/SCOTLAND
STUART HOGG
8 Always looked to get on the ball and attack from deep but also showcased his world-class kicking game, capped by that beauty of a drop goal to ram home Scotland’s first-half advantage DARCY GRAHAM
7 Always lively and looking to get involved, manufactured some half breaks and, with a bit more luck, could well have got on the scoresheet CHRIS HARRIS
7 A solid, physical showing from the Gloucester man that shut down the Samoans attempts to attack Scotland through the middle. SAM JOHNSON
7 Very much Scotland’s new defensive rock, another performance full of graft and alertness. SEAN MAITLAND
7 Made the most of Finn Russell’s cross-kick to crucially get Scotland off the try mark after a sticky opening. Came close to scoring that fourth try but illegal challenge on him led to a penalty try anyway. FINN RUSSELL
8 Struggled with the slippy ball at times but in true Russell fashion didn’t let any fumbles faze him as he led the attack with aplomb, creating the first two tries beautifully. GREIG LAIDLAW
8 There’s life in the old dog yet. Another composed and alert display, flawless with the boot as always, and a cracking try that epitomised his unquenchable spirit for the battle. ALLAN DELL
4 Went off with a head knock after just 13 minutes.
STUART MCINALLY
7 A much more enjoyable day at the office for the skipper. Led from the front and played a nice part in the second try which was finished off by Laidlaw
WP NEL
7 Solid as ever in a Scottish scrum which became more and more dominant as the match wore on.
GRANT GILCHRIST
6 Settled into the game after a breathless opening quarter as the lineout functioned well.
JONNY GRAY
7 Much better after a below-par performance last week. Was awarded official man of the match but that should probably go to the back row.
MAGNUS BRADBURY
8 Brought in for his dynamic carrying and he didn’t disappoint with some excellent yardage and hole-punching throughout.
JAMIE RITCHIE
9 Was the heart and soul of the forward effort, drove the pack and team as a whole on with a jackaling performance full of energy, guts, heart and not a little skill. Superb.
BLADE THOMSON
8 Never took a step back all game. Repelled the Samoan carries and made a good few of his own.