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In a position with no outstanding candidates, the Scotland hooker did himself few favours with his line-out wobbles at crucial times against Ireland.

The match was evenly poised at half-time but Ireland built momentum as the Scottish line-out creaked early in the second half.

Two overthrows by Ford, and four out of 12 lost on their own throw, were crucial to the outcome, while Ireland - with the more experienced Rory Best and Jerry Flannery also in the Lions mix - won all 13 of theirs.

VERDICT: Will probably still travel to South Africa as one of three hookers, but may not be earmarked as a Test contender.