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Australia look to continue winning run against Scotland – live updates

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Australia look to continue winning run against Scotland – live updates

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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:

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

Scotland 0-0 Australia, 1 minute

A shallow kick off from Noah Lolesio that Scotland still choose to play, foolishly, as it happens – a knock on and a first Australia scrum.

Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:41

KICK OFF!

And we are underway in Edinburgh.

Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:40

Scotland vs Australia

Right, here we go. Will the Wallabies grand slam hopes stay alive?

Former Scotland team doctor James Robson delivers the match ball on his birthday. A great of the game.

Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:40

Scotland vs Australia

A few of the Wallabies look rather parky as they huddle like penguins for the anthem.

Scotland’s rendition is typically pleasant, Murrayfield in fine voice.

Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:38

Scotland vs Australia

Matt Fagerson leads Scotland out on the occasion of his 50th cap, soon followed by the rest of his squad mates and their Australian opposition.

Harry Latham-Coyle24 November 2024 13:35

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