ENGLAND:
BEST PLAYER: MAX MALINS
Mail Online 7/10: “One of the Premiership top poachers and showed why he is back in the side.”
Rugby Pass 8/10: “Fell out of favour under Jones but was back with a potent bang here. He was set to be the star player with his two first-half tries, especially with his wonder grounding of the Marcus Smith crosskick.”
RUCK 8/10: “Malins expertly showcased his football skills, with a one-two to himself, to breakaway in the Scotland backline. Malins scored England’s first, after Marcus Smith’s cross field kick. Malins expert grounding showcased his try scoring abilities. Malins waited well and didn’t overcommitt for his second try. Malins ran a great line into the right corner to execute the two-on-one with Lewis Ludlam. Scoring an important try to keep England within 2 points heading into the half time break..”
Standard 7/10: “Took his double with aplomb and threatened in attack, but again left a lot to be desired off the ball.”
COMPETITION
WORST PLAYER: MARO ITOJE
Planet Rugby 5/10: “Once again not his usual presence on the field. Scotland marshalled him pretty comfortably. Under threat of getting dropped?”
Mail Online 6/10: ” Better than the autumn but still not back to the old Maro”
Telegraph 5/10: “Had a quiet first half by his standards. Produced a number of crunching carries and was a key player in helping patiently build the phases that led to England’s opener. Showed flashes of the disruptive force he is capable of being at the lineout.”
Guardian 6/10: “Conceded a needless penalty but a nuisance at lineout – some things never change. Not at his most inspirational.”