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Graham and Kinghorn start for Scots vs Wallabies

Graham, 29, back early from a bicep tear, and Toulouse's Kinghorn will both start for Scotland against the Wallabies after a defeat by New Zealand.

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Key facts

  • His availability had been the main doubt in the back division ahead of Australia. He has 38 tries in 57 international appearances, while Kinghorn has…
  • Graham and Toulouse's Kinghorn will start for Scotland against the Wallabies, according to the BBC.
  • Graham, 29, had been expected to miss the autumn Tests. He made a quicker-than-expected recovery from a bicep tear and returned to Edinburgh duty last month.

His availability had been the main doubt in the back division ahead of Australia. He has 38 tries in 57 international appearances, while Kinghorn has 16 tries in 69 caps.

Graham and Toulouse's Kinghorn will start for Scotland against the Wallabies, according to the BBC.

Graham, 29, had been expected to miss the autumn Tests. He made a quicker-than-expected recovery from a bicep tear and returned to Edinburgh duty last month.

Scotland were beaten by New Zealand in Edinburgh last weekend. The Wallabies lost to England at Twickenham.

Dig deeper

Who is Graham?

Darcy Graham is a Scotland wing who plays his club rugby for Edinburgh. At 29, he is one of Scotland's leading try scorers, with 38 tries in 57 caps, and his fitness had been the main doubt in the backline.

Who is Kinghorn?

Blair Kinghorn is a Scotland back, often used at full-back, who plays his club rugby for French side Toulouse. He has 16 tries in 69 international caps.

What are the Wallabies?

The Wallabies are Australia's men's national rugby union team, Scotland's opponents in this autumn Test.

What are the autumn Tests?

They are the November internationals played in the northern hemisphere, when touring sides such as Australia and New Zealand visit teams including Scotland.

Why does this selection matter?

Graham had been expected to miss the series after a bicep tear, so his start marks a quicker-than-expected return, while Scotland come off a home loss to New Zealand and Australia lost to England at Twickenham.

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