Brandon Paenga-Amosa to Start for Australia Against Scotland

Brandon Paenga-Amosa, set to start at hooker against Scotland after replacing the injured Matt Faessler, who shone with a hat-trick against Wales. This match at Murrayfield will mark his return to the starting lineup since 2021. Billy Pollard will be on the bench, potentially making his fifth international appearance.

Brandon Paenga-Amosa is poised to start at hooker for the Australian rugby team in their upcoming match against Scotland at Murrayfield, stepping in for Matt Faessler, who has been sidelined with a calf injury. Faessler had previously delivered a stellar performance against Wales, securing a hat-trick of tries.

In a strategic shift, Billy Pollard will replace Paenga-Amosa on the bench, potentially marking his fifth appearance in international rugby. This match signifies Paenga-Amosa's first international starting role since his 2021 outing against New Zealand.

Australia is set to conclude their 2024 season with a final test against Ireland in Dublin on November 30. The updated Australian lineup for the Scottish test includes key players such as Tom Wright, Andrew Kellaway, and Noah Lolesio, with Brandon Paenga-Amosa firmly positioned in the starting lineup.

(With inputs from agencies.)