Scotland wrap up win and bonus point

Scotland 39, USA 15 FT

Scotland secured a 39-15 win over the United States and also picked up a valuable bonus point with a professional performance in Brisbane today.

Two first-half tries from Simon Danielli plus touchdowns from Gavin Kerr, Gregor Townsend and Chris Paterson ensured the Scots survived the American challenge, while Paterson converted six of his eight kicks on a good night with the boot.

Hercus converted a penalty right in front of the posts just after the hour to bring his side within two converted tries at 27-15.

Moments later, a wonderful burst down the right by Metcalfe put pressure on the Americans and although they resisted it initially they were penalised for Paul Emerick not letting go in the tackle.

Emerick was sent to the sin-bin but the delay enabled the USA to regroup and then they managed to turn the ball over and clear.

The all-important bonus point was secured when Townsend was on the end of a smart backline move. Martin Leslie kicked on and Paterson showed good awareness to cut back in when he was isolated, feeding Andy Henderson, who in turn passed for Townsend to jink his way through.

Paterson hooked his conversion to leave the scores at 32-15 but Hercus nearly gifted Scotland a third try when his kick was charged down by Metcalfe but the fullback could not regather and knocked on with the line open.

Paterson then grabbed Scotland’s fifth try, taking a clever pass from Henderson to dive over on the left. He then converted superbly to make it 39-15.