Scotland secured a 15-12 victory over Australia in a Nations Championship clash at Murrayfield. Head coach Gregor Townsend highlighted the team's defensive effort, calling it one of their best in recent years.
The Scots led 12-5 at half-time with tries from Matt Fagerson and Jack Dempsey, while Harry Potter scored for Australia. Finn Russell's late penalty extended Scotland's lead before Max Jorgensen's 80th-minute try narrowed the final margin.
Townsend noted that Scotland restricted Australia to their lowest points total since a 25-7 loss to England last November. The win moves Scotland above Wales into fourth place in the Northern Hemisphere table.
However, Scotland's chances of moving higher in the table were diminished by their failure to secure a bonus point. Captain Sione Tuipulotu missed the match due to a knee injury and is a doubt for next week, as is lock Scott Cummings who left the field with a thigh injury.