Stuart Hogg - The captain touched down twice to equal Scotland’s try-scoring record and did all he could to get his team back into the contest. 8
Rufus McLean - Caught slightly out of position for South Africa’s first try, and although he took the game to the opposition whenever he had the chance, was well policed by the defence. 6
Chris Harris - The Lions centre combined well with his inside backs and defended assiduously as the Springboks threatened to overrun Scotland. 7
Matt Scott - A tough return to Test rugby after a four-year absence. Too easily rounded by Allende for Mapimpi’s second try, but also chased down several attempts by the Springboks to counter-attack from deep. 6
Duhan van der Merwe - Hungry for work as always, with his best break leading to the opening score of the game. 7
Finn Russell - Creativity was steadily annulled by a brutally effective Boks defence. Played a supporting role in Hogg’s second try but missed three of his five kicks at goal. 7
Ali Price - Did all he could to spark his backs into life on a day in which his team ran out of imagination as well as steam. 7
Pierre Schoeman - Fought diligently and was prominent in the loose, but found it hard to cope with the Boks front row. 7
Stuart McInally - Stuck in well for first hour before being replaced by Ewan Ashman. 7
Zander Fagerson - Had a tough time against Nche in the scrum during a tough first half but carried well at times. 7
Sam Skinner - Vital role in Hogg’s first try but could do little in set piece against the power of Etzebeth and Mostert. 7
Grant Gilchrist - Took the battle to his opponents in the loose at times and put in a good chargedown in the first half. 7
Nick Haining - Found it tough against a dominant Boks back row. 6
Jamie Ritchie - Worked relentlessly in a bid to keep his team in the contest. 7
Matt Fagerson - Some sterling work in defence as his team dug deep to try and keep their opponents at bay. 7
Best of the rest
Hamish Watson - On for the last half-hour as the game was already slipping out of Scotland’s grasp. 7
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