Whatever the venue Scotland v Australia is a fixture that has created plenty of memorable moments over recent years. Matt Giteau’s late, late miss in 2009; Al Strokosch and Jo Ansbro’s celebratory headbutt in 2012; Israel Folau’s stroll through the defence in 2013; Craig Joubert’s left arm pointing to the sky in 2015…Here’s hoping the capacity crowd due at Murrayfield on Saturday get the game they deserve.
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