Darcy Graham moved level with Duhan van der Merwe at the top of Scotland’s all-time try-scoring charts with a magnificent first-half effort in a nine-try 59-21 win over Portugal at Murrayfield.

Darcy Graham equals Duhan van der Merwe's Scotland try-scoring record in a comfortable nine-try victory over Portugal at Murrayfield.

Given the gulf in status between the two nations, Gregor Townsend took the opportunity to make 14 changes to his Scotland team.

Winger Darcy Graham equalled the record for the most tries for Scotland as they ran in a total of nine in a dominant 59-21 victory over Portugal in their test at Murrayfield on Saturday. Graham scored the third of Scotland’s five first half tries to bring his total to 29 in 41 international appearances and equal Duhan van der Merwe’s record.

Portugal has conceded nine tries and still wasn’t disgraced in a 59-21 loss at Scotland in its latest meeting with a top-tier opponent in the wake of its breakthrough performance at last year’s Rugby World Cup.

Gregor Townsend's men ran out 59-21 victors as Graham joined Duhan Van Der Merwe at top of the try scoring charts