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Townsend on Schmidt's Australia, momentum & Ritchie selection

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has been talking to the media before Sunday's Test match against Australia.

Here are the best bits from his press conference:

  • Townsend expects Australia will be full of confidence after wins over England and Wales.

  • Says there is "confidence mixed with frustration" over the loss against South Africa, and says they want to "at least" match that performance level against the Wallabies.

  • ⁠Sees a lot of similarities between what Joe Schmidt did with Ireland and what he's now doing with Australia.

  • Insists it is important to round off the autumn campaign with a victory and take momentum into next year's Six Nations.

  • ⁠Has picked Jamie Ritchie to start for his experience and aerial ability which Townsend believes will be important on Sunday.