Scotland Ends Australia's Grand Slam Hopes

Scotland crushed Australia's Grand Slam dreams with a decisive 27-13 victory at Murrayfield, capitalizing on a strong second-half performance that saw tries from Duhan van der Merwe, Josh Bayliss, and Finn Russell. Despite an early penalty lead by Noah Lolesio, the Wallabies struggled against Scotland's experienced line-up, which boasted 690 caps and played with superior attacking fluency and defensive resilience. This win marks Scotland's third in four autumn Tests, serving as a morale booster ahead of the Six Nations. Conversely, Australia's recent resurgence under Joe Schmidt hit a roadblock, with the defeat exposing cracks in their form despite earlier wins against England and Wales. The Wallabies must now regroup before facing Ireland, as this defeat serves as a reality check for their European tour aspirations.