Matt Fagerson and Jack Dempsey score tries as Scotland edge past Australia

The win elevates the Scots above Wales into fourth place in the Northern Hemisphere table.

Matt Fagerson (left) celebrates a try. Pic: Jane Barlow/PA

Scotland eked out a hard-fought 15-12 win over Australia but were unable to get the bonus point they craved in a Nations Championship match that failed to catch fire.

First-half scores from Matt Fagerson and Jack Dempsey gave the Scots the edge at the break, with Harry Potter responding for the Wallabies.