Scotland’s second Nations Championship November Test against Australia was expected to be a fixture full of attacking, easy to watch rugby.
In the end that didn’t prove to be the case but the final score of 15-12 at Murrayfield ultimately went the way of the hosts to secure a much needed victory. It was a match where both sides really struggled to get their dangermen on the ball in space and would prove to be a battle of defences more than anything.
Here is how we rated the Scotland players on the day from their victory over the Wallabies in Edinburgh:
13. Huw Jones - 5
Another who just couldn't really get a foothold in the game. If he did get the ball in space he was cut out well by the visitors. | SNS Group
14. Kyle Steyn - 6
Initially did well to keep ball in play for Graham's disallowed try as he stepped in touch. Like his wing partner his kick chasing and strength in the air were the biggest threat he brought. | AFP via Getty Images
15. Blair Kinghorn - 5
A frustrating afternoon for the full-back who had some good moments early on but faded from the game as it went on. | AFP via Getty Images
16. Replacements (FORWARDS)
Max Williamson - 6 - Replaced Cummings early on and slotted in well with a good shift. Pierre Schoeman - 4 - Replaced Sutherland and was equally ineffective with the scrum not looking altogether comfortable at times. Gregor Hiddleston and Will Hurd (both 4s) - Freshened up the front row and helped see the game out. Josh Bayliss - 7 - Made a difference off the bench with lots of energy, carrying and defending. Ollie Leatherbarrow - 3 - brought on late for his debut. | SNS Group / SRU