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.

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.

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,