Wallabies meet Scotland with Australian captain Tuipulotu
Two Australian-born players, captain Sione Tuipulotu and former Wallaby Jack Dempsey, will play for Scotland against Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Reported by The Canberra Times
ShareWhy it matters
Wallabies fans get to see two Australians in opposing colours, adding an extra layer to the rivalry.
In Australia. The Wallabies face a Scottish team boosted by Australian talent and experience, a test of whether Australia can bounce back after recent losses.
Key facts
- Sione Tuipulotu
- Scotland captain
- Jack Dempsey
- Scotland No. 8
- Murrayfield
- Venue
- Sunday
- Match day
- Sione Tuipulotu, a Melbourne-born centre, leads Scotland as captain after his playing days in Australia's under-20s.
- Dempsey, who last played for the Wallabies in 2019, will start at No. 8 for the Scots and is chasing a World Cup spot after leaving Glasgow for club rugby in Japan.
- Tuipulotu played a key role in Scotland's win over the Wallabies at the same ground two years ago.
- Coach Gregor Townsend has made changes to the squad, bringing back fullback Blair Kinghorn and wing Darcy Graham after their loss to New Zealand.
