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The Guardian // Sport // Rugby Union

Formidable Scotland stand in way of Wallabies’ rare shot at grand slam glory | Angus Fontaine

Saturday 23rd November 2024, 7:00PM

Australia are daring to dream after the rousing revival of the past fortnight but a tough test awaits in icy, sub-zero conditions at MurrayfieldFor the Wallabies, the Test against Scotland at Murrayfield is the biggest of 2024. Joe Schmidt’s men are resurgent after upsetting England and walloping Wales. They are playing high-speed, ultra-tough, adrenaline-charged rugby with style and a smile. Beat the boys in blue in Edinburgh and they get a golden shot at history, with only Ireland standing between them and Australia’s first grand slam in 40 years.This will be the 35th Test in a fiercely-contested 97-year history between the nations. In their last six clashes at this arena, each have three victories apiece, with the last two going to the wire – Scotland winning 15-13 in 2021, Australia 16-15 in 2022. This clash will be different. Both teams are in the midst of a points-scoring frenzy – Scotland have piled on 131 in three Tests, Australia 96 from two – and both will go all out. Continue reading...

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