How Scotland's players rated in historic win over Japan
Gregor Townsend’s side took an early lead through Duhan van der Merwe before a historic try for Stuart Hogg restored Scotland’s lead.
The score etched the captain’s name in the record books as the all-time record scorer with 25 international tries.
Darcy Graham extended Scotland’s lead before the interval and though Japan took advantage of Jamie Bhatti’s yellow-card, Scotland maintained their lead and saw out the match to end the series with a win.
Here’s how the players rated at BT Murrayfield.
Darcy Graham extended Scotland’s lead before the interval and though Japan took advantage of Jamie Bhatti’s yellow-card, Scotland maintained their lead and saw out the match to end the series with a win.
5. Grant Gilchrist
Dominated line-out early on and notable when he didn’t, because it cost Scotland. Important. 7 Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Jamie Ritchie (vice-captain)
Replaced by Matt Fagerson midway through the second half. Fairly quiet afternoon for the vice captain. 5 Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU
7. Hamish Watson
Looked much more assured after replacing Jamie Bhatti with Pierre Schoemann was alongside him. 7 Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
8. Josh Bayliss
Grew into the match on his first start. Showed quick hands when necessary and completed the full 80 minutes. 6 Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group