Scotland beat Australia to log off Autumn Nations Collection in type

Scotland loved a formidable successful finish to the 12 months by halting Australia’s hopes of an Autumn Nation Collection Grand Slam with a strong 27-13 victory at Murrayfield.

Captain Sione Tuipulotu (22′), Duhan van der Merwe (51′) – who once more moved forward of team-mate Darcy Graham as his nation’s main scorer along with his thirtieth attempt – Josh Bayliss (67′) and Finn Russell (71′) ensured there could be no repeat of the 37-12 triumph which sealed the Grand Slam towards the Scots 40 years in the past earlier than Harry Potter grabbed a comfort attempt for the Wallabies with 5 minutes remaining.

In fact, Scotland might have gained by extra as they handed up a number of possibilities to extend their lead by opting towards taking straightforward factors from penalties, nevertheless it is a perfect assertion win, their fourth towards the Wallabies of their previous 5 matches, forward of the Six Nations marketing campaign which kicks off on February 1.

They host Italy of their match opener in entrance of one other expectant 67,000 sell-out crowd at Murrayfield.

Australia misplaced proficient centre Joseph Sua’ali’i to a suspected damaged wrist within the first half, and should regroup earlier than they fly to Dublin for Schmidt’s reunion with Eire on the ultimate leg of their European tour on Saturday.

Essentially the most spectacular side of Scotland’s newest win over the Wallabies was the way of it. They performed effectively inside themselves for giant elements of the match but nonetheless ran out comfy winners.

Once they take inventory to analyse this match, they are going to realise they left loads of factors on the Murrayfield pitch because the guests struggled to deal with the tempo and sharpness of the Scottish backs and the muscle of their forwards.

Can they elevate their ranges to compete with France and Eire within the Six Nations? That have to be the subsequent goal for such a proficient squad.

“I feel there’s loads extra within the tank for Scotland,” stated former Scotland flanker John Barclay on TNT Sports activities. “What actually inspired me, through the construct as much as this week, was Scotland embracing the truth that they needed to win at present, they usually did it effectively, they did it emphatically.

“When the sport opened up, we noticed them bizarrely discover extra of their construction they usually turned stronger. That is an thrilling Scotland crew, an thrilling crew to look at.”

“As at all times, they are going to be judged on how they carry out within the Six Nations. The large problem for Sione Tuipulotu and Finn Russell is how can they take this sense, and carry it by to that match in February and March subsequent 12 months.”

Loads of candidates for the award everywhere in the pitch with the excellent Russell, Van der Merwe and Zander Fagerson producing nice performances, however Kinghorn proved an actual handful for the Wallabies in constructing the link-up play to permit Graham and Huw Jones to flourish. A pleasant help to spherical off a memorable day for his inventive abilities.

“We needed to finish the 12 months on a excessive,” he stated on TNT Sports activities. “Having produced an excellent efficiency towards South Africa, we knew we might have executed higher. To finish the 12 months on a excessive in entrance of our residence followers is wonderful.

“It was a bodily sport. We made it somewhat bit clunky in elements, however we introduced out attacking sport in that second half and scored some very nice tries.”

Scotland: Pierre Schoeman 7, Ewan Ashman 7, Zander Fagerson 8; Grant Gilchrist 8, Scott Cummings 7; Jamie Ritchie 7, Rory Darge 7, Matt Fagerson 7, Ben White 8, Finn Russell 8; Duhan van der Merwe 8, Sione Tuipulotu 8, Huw Jones 7, Darcy Graham 7; 15 Blair Kinghorn 8

Australia: Angus Bell 7, Brandon Paenga-Amosa 6, Allan Alaalatoa 6; 4 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 6, Will Skelton 7; Rob Valetini 7, Carlo Tizzano 7, Harry Wilson 7; Jake Gordon 7, Noah Lolesio 7; Harry Potter 7, Len Ikitau 7, Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i 6, Andrew Kellaway 6; Tom Wright 6

22′ TRY! SCOTLAND 7-3 AUSTRALIA And immediately Murrayfield is bouncing as captain Sione Tuipulotu races by the visiting defence from a line-out for Scotland to seize the lead with a stunning rating earlier than Russell provides the conversion.

31′ A BLOW FOR AUSTRALIA! Dangerous information for the guests as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is pressured to depart for a test after he collided with Sione Tuipulotu. Seemed like a blow to the pinnacle. Russell actually coming to the fore as Scotland press again the Wallabies.

51′ TRY! SCOTLAND 17-6 AUSTRALIA Very good piece of rampant play by Scotland after so many phases to shove again the guests. Nice break and excellent fast ball by the house aspect. Russell to Kinghorn and the 15-metre move to Duhan van der Merwe to go over. Russell provides the 2.

67 TRY! SCOTLAND 22-6 AUSTRALIA Josh Bayliss marks his introduction with a marvellous attempt for Scotland. That’s good as he dragged a number of Australian gamers over with him. Graham with the move, and Bayliss went on the skin to go over. Fifth attempt in 10 matches. No conversion.

71′ TRY! SCOTLAND 27-6 AUSTRALIA Certainly sport, set and match for Scotland now as Russell goes over with some ease. Controlling possession and territory. And getting their rewards. Bang goes the Aussie Grand Slam bid. Jones to Kinghorn to Russell. So easy.