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Scotland will be Australia's hardest game - Skelton

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Wednesday, 20 November 2024 08:20

Autumn Test: Scotland v Australia

Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield Date: Sunday, 24 November Kick-off: 13:40 GMT

Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio Scotland and follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app

Forward Will Skelton says Australia are preparing for their toughest game so far on their autumn tour when they face Scotland on Sunday.

After a troubled couple of years including a disastrous showing at last year's World Cup, the Wallabies have sparked a revival with impressive wins against England and Wales.

The 32-year-old says the victories have generated "a good buzz" among the squad but that nobody in the Australia camp is getting carried away.

"We've won two games, we're very aware of that," said the La Rochelle lock.

"The Test against Scotland is going to be the hardest one yet. We're excited about this weekend and we're looking forward to ripping into it.

"Physically they're up there with the top five in the world. I think set-piece wise they're really strong.

"You've got a guy like Finn Russell who's a maestro at the back there. I think it's going be a close one and we'll be up for it.

"There's some class players in the Scottish team and, when they're at it they're world class, so we're going to have to be on top of our game."

It will be a special match for Australia-born Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu and Skelton says the Wallabies are fully aware of the Glasgow centre's threat.

"He's a class player, good with and without the ball," Skelton said of the 27-year-old.

"It's awesome to see an Australian as a captain as well, playing for another country, which is cool. He's going to be a handful this week and we'll be ready to try and nullify him as a threat."

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