Scotland v Italy - Key Points

Scotland came up with a clinical performance at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday to win their final Six Nations clash against Italy by 29-0. Here are few of the key points from the encounter.

TWEET OF THE MATCH

"Vern Cotter is leaving this Scotland Rugby team in much better shape than he found it," former Scotland international footballer Craig Burnley (@CBurleyESPN).

STAR MAN

Finn Russell. The stand-off controlled the game for Scotland in front of a sold-out Murrayfield, kicking impeccably as well as scoring and converting their opening try.

MOMENT OF THE MATCH

Tommy Seymour secured a bonus point for the Dark Blues with a superb late score. Neat interplay between Henry Pyrgos, Russell and Stuart Hogg culminated in a pass out to Seymour and he stormed down the right flank to cap a convincing performance.

COTTER SIGNS OFF WITH SUCCESS

Scotland were expected to bounce back from last week's disappointment against England and they delivered to give out-going coach Vern Cotter a fitting send off. The New Zealander, who took charge in 2014, has played a major role in guiding Scotland to their highest-ever world ranking and, w ith the world cup draw coming up, he will be pleased to have avoided a surprise defeat which could have had repercussions for incoming coach Gregor Townsend.

PLAYER RATINGS

SCOTLAND

STUART HOGG: Answered the critics who say he cannot defend with two unbelievable try-saving tackles. 8/10

TOMMY SEYMOUR: Has a quiet first half but produced a deadly finish to seal the bonus point. 7

HUW JONES: Limped off midway through the first period after coming close to cutting through the Italian defence. 6

ALEX DUNBAR: Back to his best after his Twickenham nightmare. 7

TIM VISSER: Dropped a chance under the high ball during the first period but made amends with Scotland's third touchdown. 7

FINN RUSSELL: Another influential display for the Dark Blues which he capped off with a perfectly-timed run for the opening try. 8

ALI PRICE: Busy around the breakdown but could have done with setting a quicker tempo. Decision-making needs to be better under pressure. 6

GORDON REID: Played a part in the huge defensive stand when the Scots found themselves down to 14. 7

ROSS FORD: Saw a couple of line-out throws stolen but that was more down to fine work by the Italian than a mistake from the hooker. 7

ZANDER FAGERSON: Found himself under pressure at times at the scrum but his work at the breakdown was sharp. 7

GRANT GILCHRIST: In for the injured Richie Gray and did not let his side down. 6

JONNY GRAY: Much more like the lock Scotland have come to rely on after his disappointing display against England. 7

JOHN BARCLAY: Was sin-binned after finding himself on the wrong side of the officials but led with authority. 6

HAMISH WATSON: Always keen to take on the Italian defence and never gave them a moment's peace. 7

RYAN WILSON: Played on through a shoulder injury sustained early on. Replaced before he got himself into trouble with the opposition. 6

Replacements: Matt Scott came on to give the Scots breathing room after replacing Jones. Cotter used the rest of his bench early to ensure the Scots did not run out of steam after a bruising campaign. 7