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Scotland player ratings vs Portugal | 2024 Autumn Nations Series
By Ian Cameron
Scotland Player Ratings: Scotland cruised to a resounding nine-try victory over Portugal at Murrayfield, with several players taking full advantage of their opportunities in Gregor Townsend’s heavily rotated side. Here’s how they rated:
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1. Jamie Bhatti – 8
Solid in the scrum and got on the scoresheet early in the second half with a powerful drive over the line. A dependable shift from the loosehead.
2. Patrick Harrison – 7
Carried all day and was accurate at the set-piece. Worked hard in the tight exchanges before being replaced in the second half.
3. Will Hurd – 8
A dream debut at Murrayfield for the Leicester prop, who opened the scoring with his first international try. Dominant in the scrum and busy in the loose.
4. Alex Craig – 7
Reliable in the lineout and brought physicality to the breakdown. Quietly effective before being subbed.
5. Alex Samuel – 7
An industrious display from the rookie second row. Combined well with Craig in the set-piece and tackled tirelessly.
6. Luke Crosbie – 7
Led the defensive effort with a high work rate and physical edge. Played a major role in slowing Portugal’s attacking tempo to a crawl.
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7. Ben Muncaster – 8
A strong ball carrier throughout and provided key support for his teammates at crucial moments. Another strong performance in the bank from the openside.
8. Josh Bayliss – 8.5
Crossed for Scotland’s fifth try and carried with intent all game. The Bath man showed good anticipation and support lines to capitalize on Scotland’s attacking structure.
9. George Horne – 7.5
His sharp passing kept the attack ticking over, and he brought pace to the breakdown. Made way for Dobie in the second half. A few missed tackles blotted the copybook, but his great save to set up Darcy Graham’s try made up for it.
10. Adam Hastings – 8
Directed play well with a strong tactical kicking game and converted several tries before being substituted. A really impressive afternoon’s work.
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11. Arron Reed – 9
Maybe Scotland’s standout performer. The Sale winger scored two second-half tries with blistering pace and clinical finishing. A thrilling debut at Murrayfield.
12. Stafford McDowall – 8.5
Captain for the day, and he rose to the occasion. Scored a brilliant solo try and led by example with his powerful running and defensive commitment.
13. Rory Hutchinson – 7.5
Created space for those outside him and linked well with Tom Jordan to set up Bayliss’s try. A composed showing at centre barring one or two minor blemishes. An underrated player.
14. Darcy Graham – 8.5
Wowed the crowd with a sensational individual try to equal Duhan van der Merwe’s try-scoring record. Dangerous with every touch.
15. Tom Jordan – 8.5
A couple of turnovers aside, the Bristol-bound playmaker adapted well when switching from full-back to fly-half after Hastings’ substitution. His kicking and distribution were precise and he was beating defenders for fun at times.
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16. Johnny Matthews – 7
Busy in the loose after coming on and slotted seamlessly into the set-piece.
17. Rory Sutherland – 7
Brought strength to the scrum when introduced and contributed well in the loose.
18. Elliot Millar Mills – 7
Put in a solid shift in the scrum and tackled hard.
19. Ewan Johnson – 7
Added physicality when he entered the fray, helping Scotland maintain control.
20. Freddy Douglas – 7
A landmark day for the teenager, who became Scotland’s youngest debutant since 1963. Showed no nerves and made his presence felt.
21. Jamie Dobie – 8
Made an immediate impact with a well-taken try and injected pace into Scotland’s attack.
22. Matt Currie – 7
Busy in the midfield and held his defensive line well during Portugal’s late attacks.
23. Kyle Rowe – 7
Brought energy and flair to the backline in the final quarter.
