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Townsend hails Scotland’s defence in Australia ‘arm wrestle’
Scotland beat Australia in a hard-fought Nations Championship match at Murrayfield, responding to a heavy defeat by New Zealand the previous weekend. Head coach Gregor Townsend praised the defence, saying the team showed it could win through a physical, low-scoring contest.
Scotland led 12-5 at half-time, but the wet conditions and quick defensive pressure made attacking play difficult, and a bonus-point win never looked likely. Captain Rory Darge was named player of the match, and his late decision to take three points helped put Scotland ten points ahead; Darcy Graham then tackled Tom Wright into touch to stop Australia’s final attack after Max Jorgensen’s converted try.
In short
- Scotland edged Australia in a physical, low-scoring match.
- Townsend praised a defence sharpened after the New Zealand defeat.
- Darge’s leadership and Graham’s late tackle helped secure the win.