Scotland player ratings vs Australia as Gregor Townsend’s men ended their Autumn Nations Series against the Wallabies at Murrayfield.
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Scotland capped off their autumn campaign in style, defeating Australia 27-11 at Murrayfield. Sione Tuipulotu ignited the scoring in the 21st minute, with Duhan van der Merwe and Josh Bayliss crossing after halftime.
Finn Russell orchestrated the game, adding a try of his own to complement two conversions and a penalty.
Australia struggled to keep pace, managing only a Harry Potter try late on, converted by Ben Donaldson, and two penalties from Noah Lolesio.
Scotland’s dominance in the second half ensured a convincing win, leaving the Murrayfield faithful dreaming of what this squad might achieve next.
Scroll down for Scotland player ratings vs Australia.
Scotland: 27
- Tries: Sione Tuipulotu (21′), Duhan van der Merwe (50′), Josh Bayliss (66′), Finn Russell (70′)
- Cons: Finn Russell (22′, 51′)
- Pens: Finn Russell (43′)
Australia: 11
- Tries: Harry Potter (74′)
- Cons: Ben Donaldson (75′)
- Pens: Noah Lolesio (11′, 44′)
Scotland player ratings vs Australia:
15 Blair Kinghorn – 6/10
Brought back in ahead of the excellent Tom Jordan. Did his nuts and bolts well without being brilliant. Awarded with Player of The Match.
14 Darcy Graham – 8
First involvement winning a penalty at the maul. Not enough superlatives to describe the lethal winger.
13 Huw Jones – 7
Another classy performance from the skillful midfielder showcasing his trademark dazzling footwork.
12 Sione Tuipulotu (captain) – 8
Proper captain’s shift against his country of birth. First try of the game on 21 mins.
11 Duhan van der Merwe – 7
Threatening whenever he got on the ball. Took his try well.
10 Finn Russell – 6
Mercurial as ever but struggled off the tee.
9 Ben White – 7
Controlled the game well. Important cog in the Scottish machine.
8 Matt Fagerson – 8
industrious as always.
7 Rory Darge – 7
Early breakdown win whilst under pressure. Good defensive work before making way for Bayliss on 63.
6 Jamie Ritchie – 7
Good shift from the ex skipper. Effective around the breakdown.
5 Scott Cummings – 8
See Gilchrist.
4 Grant Gilchrist – 8
Part of a workhorse 2nd row. Disrupted Australian lineouts and mauls to great effect.
3 Zander Fagerson – 8
Busy 71 mins for the tighthead. Showed why he is so important for his side.
2 Ewan Ashman – 5
Struggled at the line-out with several not straight calls. OK around the park until replaced on the hour.
1 Pierre Schoeman – 7
Early steal to relieve pressure. Dominated at the scrums by Alaalatoa but made up with some big carries. Off at 60.
Bench – 7
lifted the energy when brought on. Richardson fixed the lineout issues.
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