Scotland claimed their first win over Australia in nearly three decades after a defence-inspired 9-8 victory in their one-off Test match at Murrayfield here on Saturday.

Australia dominated possession throughout but the Scots, under new coach Andy Robinson, produced a world-class defensive performance to keep the Wallabies at bay.

Scotland were leading 6-3 in the latter stages of the match but a Chris Paterson drop goal in the 76th minute put them 9-3 ahead and within sight of a win.

Australia rallied, however, and after a thrilling final three minutes in which the Scots were forced to repel wave after wave of attacks on their try line, Ryan Cross eventually touched over.

Matt Giteau had the chance to win it for the Wallabies but his conversion attempt 28 metres out to the left of the posts went wide.

Scotland 9 Australia 8

H-t: 3-3

Scorers

Scotland: Penalties - Godman 2; Drop goal - Paterson

Australia: Tries - Cross; Penalty - Giteau

Teams (15-1) Scotland: Rory Lamont; Sean Lamont, Alex Grove, Graeme Morrison, Simon Danielli; Phil Godman, Chris Cusiter (capt); Johnnie Beattie, John Barclay, Al Strokosch, Al Kellock, Nathan Hines, Moray Low, Ross Ford, Allan Jacobsen

Replacements: Dougie Hall, Kyle Traynor, Jason White, Richie Vernon, Rory Lawson, Chris Paterson, Nick De Luca

Australia: Adam Ashley-Cooper; Peter Hynes, Ryan Cross, Quade Cooper, Drew Mitchell; Matt Giteau, Will Genia; Rocky Elsom (capt), George Smith, Mark Chisholm, James Horwill, Ben Alexander, Stephen Moore, Benn Robinson

Replacements: Tatafu Polota-Nau, Sekope Kepu, Dean Mumm, Richard Brown, Luke Burgess, Lachie Turner, James O'Connor

Referee: Romain Poite (FRA)

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