Scotland 9 France 18

15. Chris Paterson – Turned up and did his job on his 99^th international cap. Kicked all of Scotland’s points, was reliable at full-back and slotted in well at stand-off in second half. 7

14. Thom Evans – Wasn’t given a lot to work with but did provide some spark early on and performed a try-saving manouver to hold up Vincent Clerc, and the ball, over the line. 7 

13. Max Evans – Posed a threat to the French defence when given ball in hand, which was infrequent. 7

12. Graeme Morrison -  Worked harder in halting the French than creating opportunity for his team-mates, but that was the manner of the game. 6

11. Sean Lamont – One of his better performances in a Scottish jersey, posed a threat  going forward and was willing to come off his wing to attempt to create. 8

10. Phil Godman – Failed to make his mark on a game, which required him to step up. Replaced after an hour. 5

9. Chris Cusiter – Lead from the front, was inches away from collecting Beattie’s fumbled pass which would have resulted in a Scottish score. 7

8. Johnnie Beattie – Continued his fine Glasgow form onto the international stage. Arguably the best Scottish player on the pitch. 8

7. John Barclay – Stole the ball at crucial points in the match but was kept quiet by a powerful French back-row. 7

6. Kelly Brown – Was welcomed into the match with a thundering hit from Rougerie from the kick-off. Retaliated with a sturdy shift at the blind side of the scrum. 7

5. Alastair Kellock – Carried ball well into contact and did worked effortlessly in defence. 7

4. Nathan Hines – Staunch as ever in defence but didn’t manage to offer anything succificant in attack. 6

3. Moray Low – Struggled to contend with a strong French scrum but proved his worth working well in the loose. 6

2. Ross Ford – Wayward lineout throwing was accompanied by some strong play in the loose. Replaced on 65 minutes. 6

1. Alasdair Dickinson – Haunted by his opposite number, Dickinson’s afternoon worsened with a move to tighthead. Injury forced him off late in second half. 6

Replacements

16. Scott Lawson – Thrown into an under-pressure front row. 5

17. Allan Jacobsen – On for Dickinson at loosehead. 5

18. Richie Gray – On for his debut, not enough time to impose himself. 5

22. Hugo Southwell - Hefty boot proved useful for Scotland. 5