Australia rally from half-time deficit to sink Scotland 30-10
The Wallaroos overturned a five-point interval deficit with a dominant second-half showing to beat Scotland at Hive Stadium in the WXV Global Series.
Australia recovered from a 10-5 half-time deficit to beat Scotland 30-10 in Edinburgh, turning the WXV Global Series fixture on its head with a commanding second-half performance at Hive Stadium.
Scotland had made the brighter start, with Evie Gallagher scoring an early converted try to put the hosts in front. Australia responded through Desiree Miller, who touched down in the corner, and Helen Nelson's penalty had Scotland ahead 10-5 at the break.
Whatever adjustments Australia made at half-time worked. The Wallaroos took control after the restart and outscored Scotland heavily in the second period to secure a 30-10 victory, according to Press Association reporting for Guardian Rugby Union.
The result leaves Scotland still searching for their first win of the WXV Global Series. They had already lost their opening two fixtures, against Canada and New Zealand, before this defeat to Australia.
For Australia, the comeback offers evidence of a squad capable of finishing matches strongly even when they start behind. Turning a five-point half-time deficit into a 20-point winning margin points to a side with the depth and composure to dictate the second half of matches.
Scotland's head coach will have plenty to work through after a third straight defeat in the series. The early try through Gallagher showed attacking intent, but the inability to build on a half-time lead against a side of Australia's calibre will be the focus of any review.
Neither side's next fixture in the WXV Global Series was detailed in the report, but Scotland will be looking to arrest a losing run that now stands at three matches, while Australia will hope to carry the momentum of their second-half display into their remaining games.