Scotland conclude their November action looking for a strong finish as they face an Australia side in good form.
The autumn has largely gone as expected for Gregor Townsend’s side, the hosts having taken care of business against Fiji and Portugal either side of a defeat to South Africa. It makes this a key fixture for a team restored to full strength and hoping to claim a significant victory on home soil to further build confidence.
But the Wallabies come to town flying after a thrashing of Wales in Cardiff last week continued their hopes of a grand slam tour. Australia last beat all four of the home nations in a single tour in 1984, with the current crop hoping to replicate that achievement with a clash with Ireland in Dublin to come next weekend. Can they take another step towards a major achievement in Edinburgh today?
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Scotland 7-3 Australia, 29 minutes
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is some athlete. He reels in Ben White with ease as the two chase after a little chipped kick, thumping the Scotland scrum half to the floor.
Speaking of elite athletes – a first sighting of Duhan van der Merwe on the run, skipping in and out of a tackle or two. Onwards Scotland go as the phase count climbs into double figures.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:12
Scotland 7-3 Australia, 28 minutes
This fast and frantic half-hour continues. Sione Tuipulotu goes on another fortright carry, but is held up in a warm Wallabies embrace.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:11
Scotland 7-3 Australia, 26 minutes
A nice touch from Harry Potter on debut, threading a kick up the left touchline and out just short of the Scotland line. It is a pressure throw for Ewan Ashman but the hooker nails his jumper at the tail, allowing his teammates to clear.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:09
Scotland 7-3 Australia, 25 minutes
Pinched! Grant Gilchrist makes a mess of the maul, somehow escaping with the ball from the mangled tangle of Wallabies.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:07
Scotland 7-3 Australia, 24 minutes
Australia get their hands to the restart, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii showing off the spring that worked so well against England. A penalty prompts a punt to the corner.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:07
TRY! SCOTLAND 7-3 Australia (Sione Tuipulotu, 22 minutes)
Route one stuff from Scotland and a memorable try for captain Sione Tuipulotu with his grandmother watching on! An overthrown lineout lands in the hand of the centre and there’s no stopping him. Finn Russell converts.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:06
Scotland 0-3 Australia, 22 minutes
Australia have just lost their discipline a touch. A strong counter-ruck is scuppered by Brandon Paenga-Amosa and the busy Len Ikitau going off their feet.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:04
Missed penalty! Scotland 0-3 Australia, 20 minutes
Off the post! A clean strike from Finn Russell, but off the upright it rebounds, with Harry Wilson rather cannily claiming a mark like the cricketing fielder he once was.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:03
Scotland 0-3 Australia, 18 minutes
A bit of a scuffle after Australia are penalised for chasing in front of the kicker, Tom Wright and Sione Tuipulotu jawing after the full-back had engaged in a bit of argy-bargy with Ben White. And Chris Busby marches the visitors back ten, which brings the penalty within Finn Russell’s kicking range.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:02
Scotland 0-3 Australia, 17 minutes
A funny game to figure out, this, both sides clearly prepared to play but yet to really make telling thrusts. Australia take the 22 dropout quick and short, but Scotland are soon on the attack. A knock on ends the movement while Len Ikitau is down for treatment – it appears the Australian centre feels he’s taken a shot to the head, but the officials aren’t looking at it.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:00