Scotland laboured above somewhat but got the 29-20 win over Japan to fill up 2021 on a top point at Murrayfield.

Captain Stuart Hogg obtained his record-breaking 25th consider for his country. Darcy Graham have another there had been two driving maul results for Duhan van der Merwe and Stuart McInally.

But another steady stream of penalties against them and spirit and drive for the Japanese meant so it truly required the Finn Russell penalty late in online game to eventually clinch the winnings.

Japan’s speed and exercise around delivers all of them back

Defeat was just one free expire – and there are a couple. (more…)