Scotland suffered a demoralising pool-stage exit from the World Cup after being unable to get the big win they needed against Ireland.
Here, the PA news agency looks back at how the tournament unfolded for Gregor Townsend’s side.
Hype and expectation
False start against the Springboks
The long, idle fortnight
Cherry bows out
McInally’s emotional roller-coaster
Back on track
Matthews’ big moment
Outclassed by Ireland
Killed in the group of death