Ireland v Scotland: Six Nations players ratings
CJ Stander of Ireland is tackled by Huw Jones of Scotland during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match. Picture: Paul Devlin/Sportsfile
Unable to display his full range of attacking skills and guilty of slack defending for Jones' try. 5
Pressure led to Ireland's opening score and produced some key interventions. Rarely touched ball in the Scotland 22. 7
Poor decision to hack clear led to Russell's unconventional try and fell below his usual high standards. 5
Alert to claim the opening try and continued his fine recent form with another solid, hard-working display. 7
JAMES LOWE: Yet to prove his international credentials. Poor defensively and culpable in both of Scotland's scores before being hooked. 4
Perfect record with penalties to move beyond 900 points for his country. Cross-field kick caused chaos which led to Henshaw touching down. 7
Given the nod ahead of the fit-again Conor Murray but did not convince and failed to spot chance for early Ireland try. 5
Started well against WP Nel in the scrums but struggled later on before being replaced. 6
Performed well at the breakdown and Ireland's set-piece noticeably suffered following his withdrawal. 7
Strong and steady. Nimble, fancy footwork in the first half will be long remembered. 7
A menace at the lineouts. Produced important steals and key turnovers to keep his side on top. 7
Content to stay out of the limelight and unselfishly grafted before being forced off. 7
Bulldozed a try and immense throughout in front of watching Lions coach Warren Gatland. 8
An absolute tackling machine. Aggressive all afternoon and crucial intervention denied Van Der Merwe. 8
Marked the occasion of his 50th Ireland cap with a trademark performance packed with powerful carries. 7
Andy Farrell utilised all of his forward replacements to help Ireland scrape success from bruising encounter. 6
