Scotland recall Graham and Kinghorn for Sunday’s Test against Australia

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Record try scorer Darcy Graham and full-back Blair Kinghorn return to Scotland's starting XV to face Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday. Both teams lost heavily last weekend: Scotland 43-21 to New Zealand and Australia 45-22 to England.

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Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made only two changes for Sunday's Nations Championship match against Australia at Murrayfield, which kicks off at 15:10 GMT. Blair Kinghorn replaces Kyle Rowe at full-back, and Rowe is out of the matchday squad. Jamie Dobie drops to the bench to make room for Darcy Graham on the wing.

Graham, 29, had been expected to miss the autumn Tests after tearing his bicep, BBC Sport reported. He recovered faster than expected and returned for Edinburgh last month. He has 38 tries in 57 international appearances. Toulouse's Kinghorn has 16 tries in 69 caps.

The Scottish pack is unchanged. It includes hooker Ewan Ashman, who scored a first-half hat-trick against the All Blacks, SuperSport reported. Back-row Ollie Leatherbarrow could make his debut off the bench. Sione Tuipulotu remains captain.

Australia coach Les Kiss has recalled fly-half Carter Gordon and back-row Rob Valetini. Gordon replaces Declan Meredith. According to SuperSport, he has not played since September. He broke his leg that month in a 28-28 draw with Argentina. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii moves from the wing to outside centre, and Harry Potter returns on the left wing. Jeremy Williams moves to lock in place of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, while Isaac Henry drops out.

Both sides need a response. England beat Australia 45-22 at Twickenham, their record score against the Wallabies. SuperSport said Australia have now conceded more than 40 points in three straight matches. Scotland lost 43-21 to New Zealand, the fifth time in six Tests they have conceded 38 points or more.

Townsend warned his players about a wounded Australian side. He said the Wallabies would want to be physical and start fast. He added that Scotland were "better than that performance" against New Zealand "and the players know that".

Sources BBC Sport, SuperSport

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