Scotland v Australia: Stuart Hogg out with injury

Stuart Hogg has been forced to pull out of Scotland's Test match against Australia, just minutes before kick-off.

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The full-back is thought to have strained his groin.

Hogg has been in outstanding form during the autumn series, helping Scotland beat Samoa before losing narrowly to world champions New Zealand.

Scotland's Stuart Hogg misses the game with Australia after picking up a groin strain. Picture: SNS/SRU Gary Hutchison

Sean Maitland has switch from wing to full-back to replace the Hawick man, with Byron McGuigan of Sale likely to step off the bench to take Maitland’s wing berth.

It will be South African-born McGuigan’s first start for Scotland.

The versatile Ruaridh Jackson is added to the replacements.

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