Wales
Leigh Halfpenny 6/10 The full-back had not scored a try for Wales for five years but crossed the line after 11 minutes and again just after the hour. Flawless place-kicking and 24 points in total.
Josh Adams 7/10 The Worcester wing has been a prolific try-scorer for his club and, although he will come under pressure from George North for his place against England, he made an assured debut.
Scott Williams 6/10 A big impact but mainly in defence. He forged a strong bond in midfield with Parkes, particularly in the first half when Huw Jones looked so threatening. One of his best displays.
Hadleigh Parkes 7/10 New Zealand-born centre scored two tries on his debut against the Springboks and continues to impress in the absence of Jonathan Davies. Made Steff Evans’s late try.
Steff Evans 7/10 Almost scored in the frantic opening period but couldn’t take a wayward pass from his captain and was denied. Evans kept Tommy Seymour honest and took his try in spectacular style.
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Rhys Patchell 7/10 Making a first Wales appearance in the No 10 jersey after tremendous form for Scarlets, the pressure was on Patchell and he delivered. Controlled the game and was strong in defence.
Gareth Davies 7/10 Grabbed his opportunity in the absence of Rhys Webb. Intercepted Ali Price’s pass for his early try after a run from inside his own half. His 10th try for Wales, he was a menace all game.
Rob Evans 6/10 The loosehead was mobile in open play and very solid in the scrum. Evans was replaced after 50 minutes by Wyn Jones but not before making a big impact in a one-sided first half.
Ken Owens 7/10 The Lion now has no rivals for the Wales No 2 shirt. His throwing was accurate and very solid defensively. Owens gave his opposite number Stuart McInally a difficult afternoon.
Samson Lee 6/10 Like Rob Evans he was hauled off 10 minutes into the second half but like Evans made a massive contribution to a Welsh pack who could make England uncomfortable next weekend.
Cory Hill 6/10 The Dragons lock justified his selection and was particularly impressive in open play. Second row is not an area of strength for Wales but he is sure to feature against England.
Alun Wyn Jones 7/10 Wales’s captain is the man for the big occasion and at 32 he seems to improve every season. Got stronger as the game wore on and was influential in a lineout that Wales dominated.
Aaron Shingler 8/10 Shingler has been outstanding in the Scarlets’ European success and this was by far his best game in a Wales jersey. He was a massive physical presence in a dominant back row.
Josh Navidi 7/10 Something of a surprise that he was picked ahead of Justin Tipuric but Navidi showed how strong he is at the breakdown with some excellent turnovers and fully justified selection.
Ross Moriarty 7/10 Warren Gatland badly needed him to return to fitness after his back problems and Moriarty made some strong carries. Big contribution despite his lack of recent rugby.
REPLACEMENTS
Wyn Jones (for Rob Evans, 50) 6 Denied a late try. Tomas Francis (for Lee, 50) 6; Bradley Davies (for Hill, 55) 6 Good carries. Elliot Dee (for Owens, 62) 5; Gareth Anscombe (for Patchell, 62) 5 Missed chance. Justin Tipuric (for Moriarty, 64) 5 Helped up tempo. Aled Davies (for Gareth Davies, 6) 5; Owen Watkin (for Scott Williams, 70) 5
Scotland
Stuart Hogg 6/10 The full-back was assured enough but had few opportunities to display his counterattacking skills and had to do a lot of defensive work to stop Scotland being overrun.
Tommy Seymour 6/10 Seymour looked good with the ball in hand but as the game wore on he had too many defensive duties. The Glasgow wing will hope the ball will come his way more against France.
Chris Harris 5/10 May have been a surprise selection by Gregor Townsend and he was picked chiefly for his defensive work. His second cap proved to be a lot more difficult than the first.
Huw Jones 6/10 Scotland’s main threat behind the scrum which may not be saying much but Jones had terrific acceleration and was a threat in the first half. Made a try-saving tackle on Wyn Jones.
Byron McGuigan 5/10 The Sale wing was outstanding in the autumn defeat of the Wallabies after being drafted in at the last minute as a replacement for Hogg but had few chances to threaten the Wales line.
Finn Russell 6/10 A mixed bag from the fly-half whose tactical kicking was good but who also made mistakes. Struggled to impose himself and the Wales back row neutralised his attacking threat
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Ali Price 5/10 Chosen ahead of Greig Laidlaw to up the tempo of Scotland’s game, the scrum-half lost his head when he gifted Gareth Davies his early try and lasted only 48 minutes.
Gordon Reid 6/10 Scotland were expected to struggle in the front row and the pressure was on the London Irish loosehead but he gave a solid display for 48 minutes before replacing Jamie Bhatti late on.
Stuart McInally 5/10 It was not all his fault that Scotland’s lineout went so awry so often and McInally did well to help repel the strong Welsh scrum but may not keep his place next Sunday.
Jon Welsh 6/10 Making only his second Six Nations start, the second Newcastle player in Scotland’s lineup helped give his side parity in the scrums. The tighthead is a very solid scrummager.
Ben Toolis 6/10 The lank-haired lock was impressive on the charge but his lineout work will be a worry for Gregor Townsend. He worked hard defensively in a pack that was eventually run off its feet.
Jonny Gray 6/10 The lock’s early bullocking run threatened to take the wind out of Wales’s sails but after that he had few chances to make his mark. Some good carries in the second half.
John Barclay 6/10 The 11th Scarlet in the starting lineups, the captain had a frustrating afternoon, compounded by the two penalties he gave away. Worked hard but made little impact.
Hamish Watson 5/10 The openside flanker was picked for his jackal-like qualities at the breakdown but he struggled to impose himself in that area although he looked stronger after the break.
Cornell du Preez 4/10 The South African-born Du Preez was supposed to be Scotland’s major ball-carrier but he was anonymous before being replaced by Ryan Wilson after the break.
REPLACEMENTS
Jamie Bhatti (for Reid, 48) 5; Ryan Wilson (for Du Preez, 48) 6 Made a big impact. Greig Laidlaw (for Price, 48) 6 The Clermont man should play against France. Grant Gilchrist (for Toolis, 54) 5; Peter Horne (for Harris, 54) 6 Smart consolation try. Sean Maitland (for McGuigan, 54) 6; Murray McCallum (for Welsh, 62) 5