Australia’s bid for its first rugby Grand Slam in 40 years is over. The Wallabies lost 27-13 to Scotland on Sunday to end their hopes of a sweep of victories in the season-closing tour of Britain and Ireland.

Scotland secured a statement victory against Australia to mark a perfect end to their Autumn Nations Series campaign. Second-half tries from Duhan van der Merwe, Josh Bayliss and Finn Russell powered the hosts away,

Winger Duhan van der Merwe reclaimed his try scoring record for Scotland as they ran in four tries to one and overwhelmed Australia 27-13 on Sunday, ending the Wallabies’ hopes of a Grand Slam over the home nations on their November tour.