Scotland player ratings vs Portugal | 2024 Autumn Nations Series

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:

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.

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.

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.

REPLACEMENTS:

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.