Australia down Scotland with second-half burst
Scotland suffer a third successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as clinical Australia prove too strong in Edinburgh.
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Desiree Miller is a rugby player who scored a try for Australia.
Evie Gallagher is an athlete returning to play for Scotland's women's rugby team.
Faitala Moleko is a rugby player who scored a try for Australia.
Helen Nelson is a rugby player who contributed to Scotland's score with a penalty.
Samantha Wood is a rugby player who scored and converted tries for Australia.
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Scotland suffer a third successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as clinical Australia prove too strong in Edinburgh.
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