How Scotland's players rated against France.How Scotland's players rated against France.
How Scotland's players rated against France.

Scotland player ratings: Who shone and who struggled as France win Autumn Nations Cup clash?

By Graham Bean
Published 22nd Nov 2020, 17:20 BST
Updated 22nd Nov 2020, 18:39 BST
A Virimi Vakatawa try was the difference-maker at Murrayfield as France defeated Scotland by seven points to reach the Autumn Nations Cup final.

Duncan Weir kicked five from five for Scotland, but Thomas Ramos bagged five from six for France alongside a Matthieu Jalibert drop goal and Vakatawa try, which was enough to hand the visitors a 15-22 victory.

But how did Gregor Townsend’s men rate in defeat?

Simply scroll down and click through the pages to see how The Scotsman rated Scotland’s players today.

How Scotland's players rated against France.

. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 22: Matt Fagerson of Scotland(L), Zander Fagerson of Scotland(2L) and Chris Harris of Scotland(3L) and Stuart Hogg of Scotland(R) cut dejected figures at the final whistle during the Autumn Nations Cup match between Scotland and France at Celtic Park on November 22, 2020 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

How Scotland's players rated against France. Photo: Ian MacNicol

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Kebble was making his first start for Scotland and the South African-born prop fronted up well before making way for Jamie Bhatti for the final 13 minutes. 6

. OLI KEBBLE

Kebble was making his first start for Scotland and the South African-born prop fronted up well before making way for Jamie Bhatti for the final 13 minutes. 6 Photo: Giampiero Sposito

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The hooker was back after missing the Italy game with a head injury and slotted in fine. The lineout drives that have been such a recent feature for Scotland were sadly missing, however. 6

. FRASER BROWN

The hooker was back after missing the Italy game with a head injury and slotted in fine. The lineout drives that have been such a recent feature for Scotland were sadly missing, however. 6 Photo: Ian MacNicol

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Part of a new-look front row but made way for Zander Fagerson early in the second half. 5

. SIMON BERGHAN

Part of a new-look front row but made way for Zander Fagerson early in the second half. 5 Photo: Hannah Peters

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The Glasgow man did a power of work in the boiler room for little reward as Scotland’s winning run came to an end. 6

. SCOTT CUMMINGS

The Glasgow man did a power of work in the boiler room for little reward as Scotland’s winning run came to an end. 6 Photo: Mark Runnacles

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Was an attacking threat at times for Scotland but France ultimately held sway at the setpiece. 6

. JOHNNY GRAY

Was an attacking threat at times for Scotland but France ultimately held sway at the setpiece. 6 Photo: Mark Runnacles

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Kebble was making his first start for Scotland and the South African-born prop fronted up well before making way for Jamie Bhatti for the final 13 minutes. 6

1. OLI KEBBLE

Kebble was making his first start for Scotland and the South African-born prop fronted up well before making way for Jamie Bhatti for the final 13 minutes. 6 Photo: Giampiero Sposito

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The hooker was back after missing the Italy game with a head injury and slotted in fine. The lineout drives that have been such a recent feature for Scotland were sadly missing, however. 6

2. FRASER BROWN

The hooker was back after missing the Italy game with a head injury and slotted in fine. The lineout drives that have been such a recent feature for Scotland were sadly missing, however. 6 Photo: Ian MacNicol

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Part of a new-look front row but made way for Zander Fagerson early in the second half. 5

3. SIMON BERGHAN

Part of a new-look front row but made way for Zander Fagerson early in the second half. 5 Photo: Hannah Peters