Laidlaw keeps cool as Scotland stun Wallabies

Scotland captain Ross Ford had no hesitation in handing the ball to match-winner Greig Laidlaw before he kicked the last-gasp penalty to secure a memorable 9-6 win over Australia in Newcastle yesterday.

In atrocious conditions, Laidlaw secured Scotland’s first win over the Wallabies on their own turf in 30 years when he slotted home his kick, after the final hooter had sounded.

“He has done that all season for us, pressure games, pressure kicks — he nudges them over. I have total confidence in him,” said Ford.