David Nucifora was widely credited as the architect of Ireland's decade of rugby success. Now, he's been tasked with replicating that with Scotland.
After the conclusion of the Autumn Nations Series, Sky Sports assesses the English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh contenders vying for British and Irish Lions selection...
Sione Tuipulotu helped halt Australia's autumn resurgence as the Scotland captain scored the opening try in an impressive 27-13 triumph over the nation of his birth.
The British and Irish Lions could face a team with indigenous and pacific heritage instead of Melbourne Rebels during their 2025 tour.
Scotland scored nine tries as they beat Portugal 59-21 at Murrayfield and teenager Freddy Douglas became their youngest player since 1963.
Scotland have called up teenager Freddy Douglas - who has yet to play a competitive game for club side Edinburgh - for this weekend's clash against Portugal.
Scotland produced a spirited display but lacked the guile to get over the line as they went down to a 32-15 defeat against world champions South Africa at Murrayfield.
Darcy Graham scored four tries as Scotland kicked off their Autumn Nations Series with a comfortable 57-17 victory over Fiji at Murrayfield.
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