The Scottish Mail on Sunday

SCOTLAND RATINGS

- By David Ferguson

GREIG TONKS

Beaten by Folau for second try but early penalty set tone and, overall, a sound return

LEE JONES

Caught out for first Folau try but stood up superbly otherwise, with key part in clinching try

ALEX DUNBAR

Strong in Scotland’s defence, shackled danger men and outstandin­g turnover at finish

DUNCAN TAYLOR

Led defensive line, tackled and off-loaded superbly, scored first try and key pass for Watson’s try

RORY HUGHES

Promising display in second Test start, one mighty kick to turn defence into attack

FINN RUSSELL

The Lions-bound ‘ringmaster’ ran Australia ragged, strong in defence and fantastic try ALI PRICE Constant threat with variety of run, pass and kick, tackled well and supplied good ball GORDON REID Tough shift in scrum, but solid performanc­e in set-piece and defence before replaced by Dell

FRASER BROWN

Caught by Hooper as try beckoned, but break typical of all-round good display

ZANDER FAGERSON

Strong first half in tight and loose but replaced early in second as scrum came under pressure

BEN TOOLIS

Towering display, big tackles, good ball-carrying, evasive running and skilful passing

JONNY GRAY

Stepped up to Toolis challenge with fine lineout, ball-carrying and defensive work

JOHN BARCLAY (capt)

Outstandin­g leadership from skipper — in attack, defence and at the breakdown

HAMISH WATSON

Great battle at the breakdown, and rewarded for work-rate with second Test try that sealed win

RYAN WILSON

An all-action display with trysaving tackles, but discipline slipped for yellow card

REPLACEMEN­TS

Ross Ford (Brown 48), Allan Dell (Reid 55), WP Nel (Fagerson 46), Tim Swinson (Toolis 72), Josh Strauss (Wilson 58), Henry Pyrgos (Price 64), Matt Scott (Hughes 41). Not used: Ruaridh Jackson.

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