The Scots posted wins over Italy in Rome and France at BT Murrayfield, losing to Ireland in Dublin and England in Edinburgh. A total of 30 individuals took part, from captain Stuart Hogg to newcomer Kyle Steyn. The Scotsman’s rugby correspondent Duncan Smith gives his verdict on the thirty players...
9. Rory Sutherland - 8
A revelation. The Hawick man who has battled back from a serious groin injury and is down the pecking order behind Pierre Schoeman at Edinburgh has risen to the challenge. Solid displays in European competition against Wasps and Bordeaux convinced Townsend and he hasn’t disappointed with some solid scrummaging and carries. Photo: Gary Hutchison - SNS Group/SRU
10. Fraser Brown - 8
Has now edged ahead as first-choice hooker, although it has become a not unhealthy ebb and flow between him and friend/rival Stuart McInally. Excellent throughout and, more importantly, new father to son Theodore, who was born last week. Congratulations. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group / SRU
11. Stuart McInally - 7
Bounced back from the misery of his Japan World Cup captaincy nightmare. Returned to form, took his chances when they came and roared in for a brilliant match-clinching try against France last weekend. Photo: Gary Hutchison - SNS Group / SRU
12. Zander Fagerson - 8
The 24-year-old has amassed 29 caps in this most specialist of tighthead prop positions and seems now to be the man in possession of the No 3 jersey. Started all four games in this championship. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group / SRU