Scotland showcased their strength by defeating Australia 27-13, marking a successful end to their autumn campaign with three wins out of four matches. The hosts were determined to secure a victory against a rapidly improving Australian side, and they delivered by scoring four tries, effectively halting any hopes of a Wallabies grand slam reminiscent of their 1984 heroes. Despite the scoreline, Australia remained competitive until the final quarter of the match.
The week leading up to the game was disrupted by , which affected both teams' preparations. However, on match day, players were greeted with clear skies and milder temperatures, a welcome change from the indoor training sessions necessitated by the severe weather.
Australia's coach,
Joe Schmidt, made six changes to the lineup from their previous victory against Wales, but was forced to make two additional adjustments. , who had scored a hat-trick in Cardiff, was sidelined due to a calf injury, and lock withdrew on the morning of the match due to illness. -Amosa stepped in to fill Faessler's role in the front row, while -Loto took over in the second row.
Scotland's performance solidified their position as a formidable team, leaving Australia to regroup and reflect on their journey ahead.
Question 1: What was the final score of the match between Scotland and Australia?
Scotland won the match with a score of 27-13 against Australia.
Question 2: How many wins did Scotland achieve in their autumn campaign?
Scotland achieved three wins out of four in their autumn campaign.
Question 3: What significant changes did Australia make to their lineup before the match?
Australia made six changes from their previous match against Wales and had to make two additional changes due to injuries and illness, including replacing hooker Matt Faessler and lock Jeremy Williams.
Question 4: What impact did Storm Bert have on the teams' preparations for the match?
Storm Bert caused havoc across Scotland, disrupting both teams' preparations, but the players eventually trained in better weather conditions leading up to the match.
Question 5: How did Scotland's performance affect Australia's aspirations in the match?
Scotland's performance prevented Australia from achieving a grand slam, as they were unable to replicate the success of the 1984 team.