The Wallabies suffered a heavy defeat against Scotland, ending their hopes of a Rugby Championship Grand Slam. Despite early promise, the team was outplayed and ultimately succumbed to a display of clinical Scottish rugby.
After the highs of beating England and Wales, a visibly exhausted Wallabies team were brought back to earth withBeyond the brutal nature of the defeat, the Wallabies also lost centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in the first half with a suspected broken wrist. Hopes of a grand slam may be over, but the final fixture against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday morning still provides the opportunity for a shock victory to end the tour on a high.Gave away three penalties and only carried the ball four times.
Always looks to make a difference with his carries, but will be annoyed to have conceded a scrum penalty on 65 minutes.Quiet day’s work for the replacement tighthead who is enjoying an extended run in the absence of Taniela Tupou.Last week’s try-scoring hero was pulled onto the replacement bench after the late injury withdrawal of Jeremy Williams and helped secure the Wallabies’ lineout.A mixed appearance for the replacement breakaway.
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