By Mohammed Al Habob 
Scotland’s Darcy Graham equaled Duhan van der Merwe’s record for the most tries for Scotland with his 29th try in a dominant 59-21 victory over Portugal at Murrayfield. Graham’s try came in the first half, making it Scotland’s third of five tries. Other notable tries included two from Arron Reed, Will Hurd, captain Stafford McDowell, Josh Bayliss, Jamie Bhatti, Jamie Dobie, and a penalty try. Flyhalf Adam Hastings contributed five conversions, and Tom Jordan added one.
Despite their efforts, Portugal struggled with structure and loose passes, resulting in a chaotic spectacle. They managed to score three tries, with hooker Luka Begic powering over from a lineout maul, scrumhalf Samuel Marques darting over, and wing Raffaele Storti jinking his way through. The win marks Scotland’s second victory in their four-match November international schedule, following a win over Fiji and a loss to South Africa.
The match showcased Scotland’s depth, with several less-established internationals stepping up to impress. Gregor Townsend made 14 changes to the team that faced South Africa, giving opportunities to players like Leicester prop Will Hurd and Sale wing Arron Reed1. The Scots capitalized on Portugal’s mistakes, scoring quickly and efficiently.
Graham’s performance was particularly celebrated, with his try-scoring record now equaling that of his Edinburgh colleague Van Der Merwe. The Murrayfield crowd was in raptures as Graham waltzed effortlessly past three Portuguese defenders to score his historic try. The hosts required just four minutes to open the scoring, with tighthead Hurd marking his first appearance at Murrayfield with a try.
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