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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?
Follow all of the latest from Murrayfield in our live blog below:
A low-scoring but oddly compelling first half in Edinburgh. Here’s the best of the action so far.
Luke Baker24 November 2024 14:34
A really odd half, that, both sides showing glimpses of their attacking ability but points hard to come by. Scotland will feel they have been wasteful; Australia will want to lift their level again having faded following a fast start.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:27
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:26
Their other set piece isn’t working quite so well - Scotland steal lineout ball once more.
Blair Kinghorn shows off his striding ability, like a prime thoroughbred on the gallop as he thunders into space before being hauled in. It isn’t long, though, before the referee’s peep brings them to a halt - Kinghorn had been held up long enough for the maul to be called.
That may be that for the first half.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:25
The Wallabies tight five then goes to work, Pierre Schoeman turning in under pressure from the combined might of Allan Alaalatoa and Will Skelton.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:23
Inaccurate again! Scotland begin to really threaten as they sweep back to the right, but Matt Fagerson sees the ball slip from his hands as he tries to throw a pass at the line. A fifth handling error from the hosts, preventing them from building their advantage.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:22
A solid Wallabies scrum and direct Len Ikitau carry creates enough room for Jake Gordon to clear to touch, though it hasn’t gone far.
Scotland will attack again from 25 metres out. Ben White extracts from the maul and out to the backs Finn Russell flings, Blair Kinghorn dropping off for Darcy Graham to cut back against the grain.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:21
It seems Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s day may be done, which is a real shame. Still, he showed in that opening half hour just what a fascinating prospect he is.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:20
Knocked on! A lineout misfire, Ewan Ashman finding his jumper but an attempted transfer to shift the maul’s point of emphasis going awry.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:18
Scotland are soon back on the offensive, stealing a lineout and entering the Australia 22. Darcy Graham roams off the right wing with menace, and with a nadvantage coming, Finn Russell can reach into his magic hat. A switch of direction sends Blair Kinghorn within five metres...but Jamie Ritchie goes off his feet resourcing a ruck.
The penalty is poked into the corner.
Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 14:17
