Scotland 22 Australia 23: Hosts stunned as late Tevita Kuridrani try completes incredible comeback in the dying moments of the game at Murrayfield
SCOTLAND succumbed to a late, heartbreaking loss in their Test against Australia letting a game-long lead slip to lose 23-22 in the dying moments.
The hosts had led 17-10 at half-time and went up 22-13 thanks to two tries from Huw Jones and another from Jonny Gray.
Tevita Kuridrani scores a try in the 77th minute to break Scottish heartsReuters
However, Reece Hodge’s try and kicks from the boot of Bernard Foley kept them without touching distance until Tevita Kuridrani scored a 77th-minute try to break Scottish hearts.
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Foley converted the try to put the Aussies one point ahead with only minutes left on the clock.
While the Scots continued to press home a one-man advantage, it wasn’t enough as the nation ended a tough weekend in sport.
Scotland had led for most of the game until conceding a 77th-minute tryPA:Press Association
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After the last-ditch loss, Scotland centre Huw Jones said: “It is absolutely heart-breaking. We really thought we were going to hold on. It is gutting.
“Our discipline was not good enough today. There were too many penalties and infringements.”
Jonny Gray scored a try along with two from Huw Jones earlier in the gameReuters
Meanwhile a relieved Australian captain, Stephen Moore, added: “It was too close for comfort.
“We stuck to our game plan and took that opportunity at the end.
“We had to adjust on the move towards the end there, but Scotland are always so tough. We have lots of respect for them.”
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