How the Scotland players rated in Rugby World Cup win over Russia

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Scotland rugby ratings
Marks out of ten for every Scotland player to see game time against Russia in Shizuoka

There are a couple of nines after a fine performance from the men in dark blue.

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Didnt need to get involved too much as frontline attack did the job and had nothing defensively to worry about. Put the grubber through for Tommy Seymours try.placeholder image
Didnt need to get involved too much as frontline attack did the job and had nothing defensively to worry about. Put the grubber through for Tommy Seymours try.
Composed and patient shift rewarded when he scored to take himself to fourth on the all-time Scotland tryscorer list on 20, one ahead of Stuart Hogg and behind Ian Smith, Tony Stanger and Chris Paterson.placeholder image
Composed and patient shift rewarded when he scored to take himself to fourth on the all-time Scotland tryscorer list on 20, one ahead of Stuart Hogg and behind Ian Smith, Tony Stanger and Chris Paterson.
A useful game for him to get more minutes in the bank as he may be required against Japan. A fluid and impactful performance against inferior opposition.placeholder image
A useful game for him to get more minutes in the bank as he may be required against Japan. A fluid and impactful performance against inferior opposition.
First taste of this World Cup and put in a professional and canny display. One beautiful probing kick to the Russian corner was a highlight.placeholder image
First taste of this World Cup and put in a professional and canny display. One beautiful probing kick to the Russian corner was a highlight.
Will be annoyed not to get on the scoresheet, and with a few handling fumbles, but provided a brilliant assist for George Horne and he was, as ever, eager to get involved.placeholder image
Will be annoyed not to get on the scoresheet, and with a few handling fumbles, but provided a brilliant assist for George Horne and he was, as ever, eager to get involved.
A dream first World Cup start as he racked up 26 points. Made the crucial breakthrough in the first half to break the Russian dam and controlled the game in unruffled fashion throughout.placeholder image
A dream first World Cup start as he racked up 26 points. Made the crucial breakthrough in the first half to break the Russian dam and controlled the game in unruffled fashion throughout.
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