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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 0-3 Australia, 15 minutes
So near, so far! Finn Russell spots space in behind but puts slightly too much oomph on his grubber, with even the rapid Darcy Graham unable to retrieve it. A chance gone.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:56
Scotland 0-3 Australia, 13 minutes
Blair Kinghorn strikes his restart rather better than Lolesio did at kick off, forcing Australia to play from deep. And now the visitors fall foul of the officials – two blasts of Chris Busby’s whistle should grant them a chance to answer from the tee…
Or not! Scotland kick to the corner!
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:55
PENALTY! Scotland 0-3 AUSTRALIA (Noah Lolesio, 12 minutes)
Noah Lolesio slots the opening three.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:52
Scotland 0-0 Australia, 10 minutes
Scotland don’t escape far, knocking on soon after their lineout just beyond the bounds of their 22. And the Wallabies go to work, Angus Bell among those trucking up with serious intent.
Advantage is coming as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii regathers some momentum with a meaty charge. Referee Chris Busby’s arm is out again as the pressure builds…and Australia will take that penalty.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:51
Scotland 0-0 Australia, 8 minutes
Superb from Darcy Graham! The Scottish forwards just do enough to prevent the maul getting going, and then the wee wing nips in with a brilliant turnover.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:49
Scotland 0-0 Australia, 7 minutes
A second successive penalty and Australia boot further deeper into Scottish territory. Brandon Paenga-Amosa will throw a lineout sevne metres from the line.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:48
Scotland 0-0 Australia, 6 minutes
A lively opening passage, this. Scotland stall Wallabies ball just beyond halfway, but Rory Darge is in from the side. Penalty Wallabies – down towards the 22 they march.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:47
Scotland 0-0 Australia, 5 minutes
Scotland flip the field with a deep kick and Australia clear to their own ten-metre line. Scotland play intricately around Sione Tuipulotu, but a Finn Russell flick hits the deck.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:46
Scotland 0-0 Australia, 3 minutes
Strong defence from Scotland as they face up to a second set, Rob Valetini thundered back annd then Brandon Paenga-Amosa, too. Pierre Schoeman then capitalises on loose ruck ball to snatch aturnover.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:44
Scotland 0-0 Australia, 2 minutes
Some punchy early carries from the Australians, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Rob Valetini showing well. They eventually run out of steam just short of the Scotland 22, Len Ikitau stabbing a kick in behind. Scotland gather and clear to touch.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:43