Scotland prepares to face Australia with no added pressure, says Smith
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:29 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Meryl Smith stated that Scotland does not feel added pressure ahead of their match against Australia in the WXV Global Series on Saturday. After suffering heavy defeats to Canada and New Zealand, Scotland aims to focus on their own performance. Smith noted improvements within the team, expressing confidence in their preparations as they target a better outcome against Australia, who are currently ranked just below them. The match represents an opportunity for Scotland to showcase growth and development since their last encounter with Australia.
- •Scotland faces Australia in the WXV Global Series on Saturday.
- •Meryl Smith downplays pressure despite recent heavy defeats.
- •Smith highlights team's focus on improving their performance.
- •Scotland aims to demonstrate development since their last matchup against Australia.
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — No added pressure for Scotland to beat Australia - Smith
"Meryl Smith says Scotland do not feel any added pressure to deliver a victory over Australia in the WXV Global Series on Saturday after heavy defeats to Canada and New Zealand. "We're not too worried about the pressure and the expectation," Smith told the BBC Scotland Rugby Podcast.
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