Scotland Player Ratings vs. France: 2026 Guinness Six Nations
Scotland Player Ratings vs. France: 2026 Guinness Six Nations
See the Scotland player ratings vs. France at the Guinness Six Nations: Finn Russell, Darcy Graham & Kyle Steyn star in Murrayfield classic & Scotland win.
Scotland tore a hole through the Guinness Six Nations title race with a thrilling 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield, producing one of the most explosive performances of Gregor Townsend’s reign.
In a contest that rarely paused for breath, Scotland matched France physically, exposed the French tactically and then buried them with ruthless finishing.
The hosts struck first through Darcy Graham after early pressure forced France onto the back foot, and while the visitors responded through Louis Bielle Biarrey and Theo Attissogbe, Scotland never looked rattled. Instead, the Scots kept playing at a tempo France struggled to live with.
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Kyle Steyn’s superbly worked try from a line-out move hauled Scotland back into it, before Pierre Schoeman powered over to restore the lead.
With Matthieu Jalibert sent to the bin late in the first half, the sense grew that Scotland had found a weakness and was prepared to hammer it. France had come to Edinburgh with the Championship in sight, but Scotland turned the afternoon into a street fight and then won it with skill.
The second half was where the game truly detonated.
Ben White sniped over for the bonus-point score, then Scotland punished a rare Antoine Dupont error, as Steyn raced clear for his second.
France simply could not cope with the width, the kick pressure or the speed of Scottish support lines.
Darcy Graham added another, Tom Jordan crashed over and, suddenly, Murrayfield was watching a massacre unfold against one of the most feared sides in world rugby.
Scotland finished with seven tries, 431 post contact meters and 154 carries, numbers that underlined just how relentless they were.
Scotland's back three were electric.
Finn Russell orchestrated the chaos beautifully, and the pack gave them the platform to keep swinging. Even when France rallied late to salvage two bonus points, Scotland never lost control of the bigger picture.
This was not a lucky ambush or a smash and grab. Scotland earned it through precision, physicality and ambition.
Scotland won the scrum battle, dominated the air through White’s box kicking and forced France into 15 turnovers lost.
On a day when the title race demanded nerve, Scotland played like a side that believed the Championship was still there to be seized.
Here is how the Scottish players rated:
1. Pierre Schoeman – 9
Schoeman delivered a massive shift in the loose and at the set-piece, carrying 14 times for 16 meters and punching holes when Scotland needed front-foot ball.
His try came at a pivotal stage and reflected the pressure he and the pack were putting on France close to the line. He also made five tackles and helped Scotland establish parity, then superiority, up front. This was a tone-setting performance from the loosehead.
2. George Turner – 8.5
Turner was sharp at the line-out and clever in the wider attacking picture, most notably with the superb assist for Kyle Steyn’s first try.
He carried six times, made four tackles and gave Scotland accuracy in a high-pace contest.
His timing and decision making around the set-piece were excellent. It was one of those understated hooker displays that had quality all over it.
3. D'Arcy Rae – 9
Rae more than held his own in a huge assignment and helped Scotland lay the platform for the win, before departing late in the first half.
He only had four carries and two tackles, but his influence at scrum time was far greater than the raw numbers suggest.
France expected to have an edge in the tight, and Rae was part of the reason that never materialized. That was serious work from the tighthead.
4. Gregor Brown – 8
Brown put in an industrious, intelligent display in the engine room. He made six tackles, carried six times and secured three line-outs in a performance built on detail and discipline.
Scotland needed its locks to keep the set-piece stable and the tempo high, and Brown did exactly that. He may not grab the headline, but he absolutely did his job.
5. Scott Cummings – 8.5
Cummings was a key figure in Scotland’s set-piece control and defensive work, finishing with a turnover won and three line-outs secured.
His five carries and five tackles do not leap off the page, but his presence around the collision zone mattered.
He helped Scotland keep France from generating sustained momentum through the middle. This was a proper second-row performance, hard-nosed and highly effective.
6. Matt Fagerson – 8
Fagerson brought his usual edge and work rate to the blindside, carrying 12 times for 20 meters and making nine tackles.
He also claimed two line-outs and kept Scotland connected in the loose when the game opened up.
His value was in the dirty work as much as the visible stuff.
France never got to bully Scotland through his channel.
7. Rory Darge – 8.5
Darge was everywhere, topping Scotland’s tackle count with 15, while also making 25 meters from nine carries.
He added an offload and a dominant tackle, constantly arriving with speed and intent.
His defensive accuracy gave Scotland a firm spine in the middle third.
It was another high-class openside display built on effort and timing.
8. Jack Dempsey – 8
Dempsey was central to Scotland’s gainline success, leading the team with 16 carries and adding 52 meters, five defenders beaten and a turnover won.
He also made nine tackles and secured four line-outs, reflecting just how much work he got through.
At times, he was the forward who best embodied Scotland’s willingness to keep punching. Not quite his flashiest game, but hugely important.
9. Ben White – 9
Completely outplayed his opposite number and was rewarded with a perfectly taken try.
From the boot, White’s ability to nail his contestable box kicks brought his back three into the action.
He also added a line break, a dominant tackle and kept the tempo exactly where Scotland wanted it.
This was an authoritative scrumhalf display against the best No. 9 in the world.
10. Finn Russell – 10
At his mesmeric best, the Scotland kingpin pulled the French defense from pillar to post.
Exposing the French backfield early with his kicks into the sun, everything Russell touched turned to gold.
He kicked six conversions and a penalty, added a try assist and an offload and kept France permanently guessing.
When Russell plays with this level of clarity, Scotland becomes a nightmare to stop.
11. Kyle Steyn – 10
Utterly dominant, the Glasgow skipper ruled the skies once again.
Hitting a perfect line from a well-worked line-out to get his side’s second try was the key standout moment, before his second score punished a rare Dupont error.
He finished with 110 meters, five defenders beaten, three line breaks and a dominant tackle, a devastating return.
The injury at the end slightly clouded the day, but not the brilliance of his performance.
12. Sione Tuipulotu – 9
Utterly dominant, outside of an early moment where he was stripped in the tackle by Antoine Dupont.
Making 41 meters from 13 carries, Tuipulotu repeatedly bent the French line and was central to Scotland’s ability to play on top of retreating defenders.
He also supplied a try assist and made nine tackles in a powerful all court display.
This was the kind of captain’s shift that drags a team with it.
13. Huw Jones – 8
Jones was a constant threat in wider channels and did a lot of the connective work that allowed Scotland’s back three to thrive.
He carried nine times for 28 meters, made six tackles, broke the line once, beat two defenders and produced two offloads.
His support lines and timing were excellent, especially in the first try sequence. While others got the finishing moments, Jones was central to the flow of the attack.
14. Darcy Graham – 10
Graham was electric from start to finish, scoring twice and causing panic every time he found space.
He made 45 meters, beat nine defenders, produced three line breaks and still found time for seven tackles and a dominant hit.
Yes, he lost four turnovers, but that came with the territory of how relentlessly he attacked France. He was chaos in boots, and France could not contain him.
15. Blair Kinghorn – 10
Reiterated why he is so crucial to Scotland, the Toulouse playmaker brought added width to the Scottish attack.
Finding mismatches out wide, Kinghorn got his hands free in contact to keep Scottish attacks rolling, finishing with 78 meters, six defenders beaten and four offloads. He also added a try assist, a line break and a turnover won.
This was a complete fullback display, part creator, part destroyer.
Replacements
16. Ewan Ashman – 8
Ashman hit the ground running and maintained Scotland’s energy through the middle stages.
He made eight tackles, carried twice, added an offload and did not let the line-out standard slip badly.
Scotland needed impact from the bench to keep France pinned, and Ashman delivered that. A strong contribution from the replacement hooker.
17. Rory Sutherland – 8
Sutherland came on and kept the front-row battle stable, which was crucial, given the quality France was able to bring from the bench.
He made five tackles and added a couple of carries, but his main value was in ensuring Scotland’s set-piece did not wobble.
There was no drop in edge when he entered the game. That matters in a match like this.
18. Zander Fagerson – 9
Fagerson made a huge impact after replacing Rae, carrying eight times for seven meters and making eight tackles. He also beat a defender and helped Scotland keep winning collisions in the tight.
France would have expected to surge when the benches emptied, but Fagerson helped shut that down for a long stretch. This was a seriously influential bench cameo.
19. Grant Gilchrist – 8
Gilchrist added control and experience when the game was at its most frantic.
He made seven tackles, secured two line-outs and even chipped in with a dominant tackle.
Scotland needed calm amid the chaos, and Gilchrist brought that. It was a smart, composed bench outing.
20. Freddy Douglas – 8
Douglas slotted in impressively and did not look overawed by the occasion.
Six tackles from the bench in a game played at this tempo is a strong return.
He brought energy around the fringes and helped Scotland keep flying into collisions. A very solid contribution.
21. Josh Bayliss – 6
Bayliss worked hard and made eight tackles, but he was not as influential with ball in hand as some of the other replacements.
His three carries were functional, rather than damaging, and he did not quite shift momentum when he entered the fray.
Still, he held up defensively in a wild closing stretch. It was decent, without being game changing.
22. George Horne – 6
Horne’s arrival coincided with France throwing everything forward, so his job became more about managing disorder than creating it.
He made seven tackles and carried once, which tells its own story about the phase of the game he entered.
There were not many chances for him to inject his usual attacking spark. This was more of a firefighting cameo than a playmaking one.
23. Tom Jordan – 8
Jordan gave Scotland another sharp attacking layer off the bench and capped his outing with a try.
He made 37 meters from four carries, beat two defenders and added four tackles, bringing real punch to the closing quarter.
His support line for the score was excellent, and he looked comfortable in broken field.
A classy contribution that underlined Scotland’s depth.
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