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Wallabies v Scotland, June 5th, 2012
Scotland must have walked out onto a rain and wind lashed Hunter Stadium in Newcastle and thought they were right at home! In a low-scoring and often torrid affair, the Scots endured some heavy pressure but eventually prevailed with a last minute penalty goal to down the Wallabies 9-6 in their first hit-out for 2012. Up next, the 6 Nations Champions Wales. All pictures by Steve Christo and the Newcastle Herald. Selected images available from www.fairfaxsyndication.com. Follow us at http://twitter.com/photosSMH.
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Australia V Scotland at rain soaked Hunter Stadium in Newcastle.Credit:Max Mason-Hubers
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Scottish supporters were loving it.Credit:Ryan Osland
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A good crowd braved the horrible weather for a rare rugby test in Newcastle.Credit:Ryan Osland
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Wallaby forward Nathan Sharpe runs out onto the field.Credit:Ryan Osland
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The Scottish team during their national anthem.Credit:Steve Christo
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What's a ruck in the pouring rain between two great rugby nations??Credit:Steve Christo
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Wallaby captain and breakaway David Pocock awaits the opening kick-off.Credit:Ryan Osland
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Will Genia spins it wide.Credit:Steve Christo
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Berrick Barnes holds the ball for a place kick. The wind was howling in so the placement of the ball on the tee was impossible without some assistance.Credit:Steve Christo
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Sitaleki Timani is hit with some committed Scottish defence.Credit:Steve Christo
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Wallaby Nathan Sharpe and Scotland player Richie Gray contest a line out.Credit:Ryan Osland
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Australia's Digby Loane is tackled by Scotland's Matthew Scott (L) and Nick De Luca.Credit:Max Mason-Hubers
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New Wallabies fullback Luke Morahan takes on the Scottish defence.Credit:Ryan Osland
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Scottish player Sean Lamont sets the ball back as his forwards clean out.Credit:Steve Christo
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Scottish player Tom Brown, tries to tackle Wallaby Digby Ioane.Credit:Ryan Osland
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David Pocock tries to stop another Scottish pick up and drive.Credit:Steve Christo
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Australia's David Pocock tries to turn the ball over from a Scottish ruck.Credit:Steve Christo
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Scotlands Sean Lamont tries to evade two Wallaby defenders.Credit:Steve Christo
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Scotland celebrates as the crowd wonders what happened to their Wallabies.Credit:Ryan Osland
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Rain?? What rain?? Scotland celebrate their win over Australia.Credit:Steve Christo