Scotland signed off their Autumn Nations Series campaign and 2024 in style with a convincing 27-13 win over Australia.
In front of a sold-out crowd at Murrayfield, Gregor Townsend’s team were too strong for the Wallabies, putting in a stellar defensive shift and scoring four excellent tries via captain Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Josh Bayliss and Finn Russell, who also added seven points from the boot.
The victory sits alongside two comprehensive triumphs over Fiji and Portugal, with the only defeat in the Series coming against world champions South Africa.
Townsend and Co will now look forward to the start of the Six Nations in February, with Scotland’s opener coming at Murrayfield against Italy.
We give the Scottish players a mark out of ten for their performance at Murrayfield against the Wallabies.
5. Scott Cummings
Played his part with some proper spadework in rucks and mauls. Not afraid to carry the ball when asked either. A pest to the Australian pack. 8 | Getty Images
6. Jamie Ritchie
Looked highly-charged early on and was one of the first to the breakdowns. Right at home again in the Scotland back row. 8 | SNS Group
7. Rory Darge
One of the top tacklers for Scotland and always busy at the breakdown. Must be a nightmare to play against in such situations. Cramped up, which shows how much work he put in. 8 | Getty Images
8. Matt Fagerson
On his 50th Scotland appearance, he was moved to No 8 in Jack Dempsey's absence. Had one handling error to halt a promising move. Another who emptied the well. 7 | SNS Group / SRU