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Townsend hails Scotland's defence in Australia 'arm wrestle'

Townsend hails Scotland's defence in Australia 'arm wrestle'

Summary

Scotland beat Australia 15-12 at Murrayfield in a Nations Championship match. Rory Darge captained Scotland and led a strong defensive effort as the team held on after Australia scored a late try.

Key Facts

  • Scotland led Australia 12-5 at half-time.
  • Australia’s Max Jorgensen scored a late try, which was converted, bringing the score to 15-12.
  • Darcy Graham tackled Australia full-back Tom Wright into touch during a late attack.
  • Rory Darge captained Scotland because Sione Tuipulotu was out with a knee injury.
  • Darge was named player of the match.
  • Darge advised Finn Russell to kick for goal late in the game; the three points put Scotland 10 points ahead.
  • Scotland had lost to New Zealand the previous weekend and scored no points in the second half of that match.
  • Scotland’s next match is against Japan on Saturday.
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