Scotland v Australia live: Carter Gordon returns for Wallabies, Kinghorn and Graham back for Scotland

Australia's reshuffled side

Australia have changed their side after a heavy defeat by England in the round played on 7 and 8 November. After recovering from a broken leg, Carter Gordon is back at fly-half, where he partners Ryan Lonergan at half-back, and Ben Donaldson drops to the bench. An injury to Isaac Henry means Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii moves into midfield beside Len Ikitau, while Harry Potter goes onto the wing. Up front, Rob Valetini returns at blindside flanker, Jeremy Williams shifts back into the second row alongside Josh Canham, and Harry Wilson keeps the captaincy at No 8. The Wallabies have been inconsistent throughout the Nations Championship, and this side is trying to stop that slide against Scotland.

Scotland's line-up

Gregor Townsend has made two changes from the side that lost 43-21 to New Zealand in the round of 7 and 8 November. Blair Kinghorn returns at full-back and Darcy Graham, Scotland's record try-scorer, starts on the wing. Kyle Rowe has left the squad altogether, and Jamie Dobie moves onto the bench. The pack is unchanged, with Ewan Ashman keeping the hooker jersey after a hat-trick against the All Blacks. Finn Russell and Ben White will combine at half-back for the 28th time, and Sione Tuipulotu captains the side from midfield. One published line-up places Tom Jordan beside Tuipulotu, while another names Huw Jones in that berth, and Ollie Leatherbarrow could make his international debut from a bench of six forwards and two backs.

Live action

The Telegraph's live feed, updated at 17:37 Warsaw time, shows Scotland going back to the box-kick. Jordan came close to beating the odds to take the high ball against Gordon, but he spilled it and sent it into touch. Russell also made a sharp catch after an Australian kick upfield, then offloaded, carrying Scotland into the Wallabies' half. The excerpts available give no score.

Recent form and stakes

Scotland hold the better recent record in this fixture, having won four of the last five meetings. The most recent win cited in the coverage is 27-13 at Murrayfield in 2024. Scotland come into this match after the 43-21 defeat by New Zealand, while Australia are looking to end a run of inconsistent results after the heavy loss to England. Both sides have changed key positions, so the combinations on the pitch differ from their previous outings.