How the Scotland players rated in Rugby World Cup win over Russia
By Duncan Smith
Published 9th Oct 2019, 15:27 BST
Updated 9th Oct 2019, 16:27 BST
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.
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.
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.
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.
