Hogg 4, Vakatawa 9: Scotland vs France player ratings | Autumn Nations Cup
Rugby NewsSunday, 22 November 2020 at 17:00
France got their Autumn Nations Cup campaign off to a flying star as they overcame Scotland 22-15 at Murrayfield.
Scroll down for the Scotland vs France player ratings.
Gregor Townsend's sides hopes of reaching the final now rest on whether Italy can beat France in Paris next week.
The sides were level at the break, but within minutes of the restart Virimi Vakatawa claimed the game's only try.
STATS ZONE
- Most tackles: Bernard le Roux (France) - 20
- Most missed tackles: Stuart Hogg (Scotland) - 3
- Most carries: Matt Fagerson (Scotland) - 12
- Most metres: Virimi Vakatawa (France) - 81
- Most turnovers won: Hamish Watson (Scotland) - 1
- Most turnovers conceded: Vincent Rattez (France) - 2
RUCK'S MAN OF THE MATCH - VIRIMI VAKATAWA
The powerhouse centre bullied his way through for the only try of the contest. He made 81 metres from his 8 carries.
Scotland v France player ratings
Scotland: Hogg 4; Kinghorn 5, Harris 6, Johnson 5, Van der Merwe 6, Weir 6, Price 6; Kebble 6, Brown 6, Berghan 6; Cummings 6, Gray 7; Ritchie 6, Watson 7, M Fagerson 7.
France: Ramos 6; Thomas 6, Vakatawa 9, Fickou 8, Rattez 5; Jalibert 7, Dupont 8; Gros 6, Chat 6, Bamba 6; Le Roux 7, Taofifenua 6; Cretin 6, Ollivon 7, Alldritt 7.
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RANKED | The 10 highest paid people in rugby union, 2020
Keep reading to see the top 10 highest-paid people in rugby union, ranked in ascending order of earnings.
9=. ANDY FARRELL £600k (Ireland)
The first of two Farrell's on this list, Andy received a significant pay boost when he took over from Joe Schmidt following the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
9=. DAN BIGGAR £600k (Northampton Saints)
The Welsh pivot has made the most of his big-money move from Ospreys to Northampton Saints, where he has shone consistently since joining in 2018.
8. STEVE LUATUA £650k (Bristol Bears)
Didn't make any friends within the All Blacks hierarchy when he decided to cash in on his extreme rugby talent, signing for Bristol in 2017. Has since signed a two-year contract extension. The All Blacks aren’t allowed by the New Zealand Rugby Union to pick exiles.
6=. OWEN FARRELL £750k (Saracens)
The England captain signed his deal a while ago. It's set to run until 2022 when he can expect to earn an increase again wherever he decides to play, assuming rugby hasn't completely decided to tighten its belt by then.
6=. EDDIE JONES £750k (England)
The highest-paid international rugby coach. His salary pales in comparison to Manchester City chief Pep Guardiola (£20million) and England football chief Gareth Southgate (£3m).
5. PAT LAM £800k (Bristol Bears)
The former Newcastle, Northampton and Samoa back-row will remain at Ashton Gate until at least 2023 after signing a bumper contract extension in 2019. The 50-year-old, as a result, became the highest paid rugby boss in the world.
4. MARO ITOJE £825k (Saracens)
Signed a new deal last year that was reportedly between £750,000 and £1 million. He's one of the next year and is widely regarded as the best lock in the world, with the salary to match.
3. EBEN ETZEBETH £900k (Toulon)
The 28-year-old Springbok extended his stay at the French club in July by signing a new three-year deal with the club that will see him remain at the club until June 2023.
2=. CHARLES PIUTAU £1m (Bristol Bears)
The former New Zealand wing or full-back become British rugby’s first million-pound player when he signed for Bristol Bears. The former All Black speedster, who deserted his international ambitions at the premature age of 23, has consistently been one of the best players in Europe since 2015.
1=. HANDRE POLLARD £1m (Montpellier)
The World Cup-winning Springboks playmaker Handre Pollard became the joint highest paid rugby player in the world alongside Piutau when he agreed to leave the Bulls in Super Rugby to join Montpellier in the Top 14 last year.
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