Head-to-head
Aus 19 - Scotland 9 (28 matches)
AUS v SCO Last five
Aus 3 - Aus 2
AUS LAST 5 - WWWWW
SCO LAST 5 - WLWWL
TEAMS
AUSTRALIA
1. Scott Sio
2. Stephen Moore (captain)
3. Sekope Kepu
4. Kane Douglas
5. Rob Simmons
6. Scott Fardy
7. Michael Hooper
8. Ben McCalman
9. Will Genia
10. Bernard Foley
11. Drew Mitchell
12. Matt Giteau
13. Tevita Kuridrani
14. Adam Ashley-Cooper
15. Kurtley Beale
Replacements
16. Tatafu Polota-Nau
17. James Slipper
18. Greg Holmes
19. Dean Mumm
20. Sean McMahon
21. Nick Phipps
22. Matt Toomua
23. Quade Cooper
Scotland
1. Alasdair Dickinson
2. Fraser Brown
3. WP Nel
4. Tim Swinson
5. Richie Gray
6. Blair Cowan
7. John Hardie
8. Dave Denton
9. Greig Laidlaw (captain)
10. Finn Russell
11. Tommy Seymour
12. Pete Horne
13. Mark Bennett
14. Sean Maitland
15. Stuart Hogg
Replacements
16. Kevin Bryce
17. Gordon Reid
18. Jon Welsh
19. Alasdair Strokosch
20. Josh Strauss
21. Henry Pyrgos
22. Richie Vernon
23. Sean Lamont
Key Match Ups
Will Genia v Greig Laidlaw
Greig Laidlaw is Scotland’s captain, goal kicker and a very in-form halfback. His performances have been vital for thw Scots so far and that should prove the case again. His battle with Bernard Foley in the goal kicking ranks could prove pivotal but in general play it will be an enthralling battle against the number nines. Genia has been solid for the Wallabies and his combination with Foley continues to grow each game.
Scott Sio v WP Nel
Scott Sio has been one of the in-form props of the Rugby World Cup competition and this will be another challenge for the 23-year-old. The Wallabies scrum stood up under pressure against Wales and it was the weapon that helped knock England out of the World Cup. Scotland will be trying to limit the momentum the Wallabies can gain in attack so the scrum will be an important battleground.
Ben McCalman v David Denton
Australia will miss David Pocock on Sunday, that’s no revelation, but McCalman brings a different element to the side. He has been in superb form when he has played for the Wallabies and coach MIchael Cheika praised the back rower for covering the jobs of one-and-a-half men in a grinding effort against Wales. With Michael Hooper and Scott Fardy alongside him in the back row, this combination should still be a crucial one for Australia.
Adam Ashley-Cooper v Tommy Seymour
Scotland winger Tommy Seymour has scored a try in each of his past four Test matches nad his finishing skills will be a key area for the Wallabies to shut down. Adam Ashley-Cooper hasn’t scored a try in this World Cup, though his defensive efforts created the turning point in Australia’s final pool match.
