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Desiree Miller runs rampant to inspire Wallaroos to eight-try rout of Scotland

Australia’s Wallaroos delivered a commanding 56-12 victory over Scotland in Sydney, marking their first home Test since April and continuing their recent resurgence. Desiree Miller, shifted to fullback, etched her name into history by becoming the first Wallaroo to reach 20 Test tries, while the team’s relentless attack saw them score eight tries in a 42-point unanswered run after a narrow early lead.

The win followed a 30-10 triumph over Scotland in Edinburgh last month, breaking a six-match losing streak, and set the tone for a busy day of international rugby in Australia, with the Wallaroos’ next clash scheduled for Canberra on Friday. Key contributions came from scrumhalf Samantha Wood, who controlled the game with precision, and Randwick winger Amelia Whitaker, who scored her first Test try and added a second with a blistering long-range effort.

Eva Karpani also returned from injury to cap off a dominant performance, while Brittany Merlo and Maya Stewart, recovering from an Achilles setback, added to the Wallaroos’ depth as they dismantled Scotland’s defense in the final 30 minutes of the first half.

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