Scotland thrash USA 85-0 with 13 tries at Murrayfield

Scotland delivered a dominant 85-0 victory over the USA in their Autumn Nations Series opener at Murrayfield, despite missing several key players. Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe were standout performers, with van der Merwe scoring two tries on his 50th cap to bring his total to 34, while Graham scored a hat-trick, leveling him with van der Merwe as Scotland's highest try-scorer of all time. The Scots quickly took control of the match with early tries from Dylan Richardson and debutant Liam McConnell, who assisted van der Merwe's opening score. Throughout the game, Scotland showcased their strong teamwork and depth, setting themselves up for a challenging upcoming match against New Zealand, a team Scotland have yet to defeat despite a long history of encounters. Coach Gregor Townsend expressed confidence in his squad's cohesion and belief ahead of the All Blacks game. The comprehensive win highlighted Scotland's offensive firepower and readiness for tougher competition next week.