Scotland vs. Australia Rugby 2013: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

In the last 31 years, Scotland have managed to win just two of their 18 matches against Australia—per RugbyData.com—which, at first glance, might make for an unpleasant form guide ahead of Saturday's clash.

However, considering both of those victories have come in the last two meetings between the rugby giants, Scott Johnson can feel fairly more upbeat about his side's chances of making sure third time's the charm on Saturday.

Ewen McKenzie's Wallabies have been a far more positive power in their tour of the Northern Hemisphere, but back-to-back victories over Italy and Ireland in the past fortnight were marred this week, after Sky Sports revealed that six Australians had been suspended for drinking offences.

For the Scots, this week's Murrayfield match is a chance to get back on the winners' saddle following last week's loss to South Africa, while the Wallabies will be gearing up for their Test series finale against Wales in a week's time.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 23

Time: 6 p.m. local time (GMT)/1 p.m. ET

Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Viewing Info: BBC Two (UK)

Stream: BBC Sport website

Wallabies' Suspensions Take Their Toll

As aforementioned, this week brought the announcement that McKenzie had chosen to punish a certain batch of players within his squad for excessive drinking, five of whom are suspended for this weekend's game while prop Paddy Ryan will miss the Cardiff fixture.

It's a strong sense of moral judgment from the Wallabies coach but inevitably puts his side in a weaker stance than they may have hoped. Vital attacking figures such as Adam Ashley-Cooper and Nick Cummins are now missing, so it will be a test of Australia's squad depth.

In truth, with such big changes to the squad, it's anyone's guess as to how the Australians will react, but it's certain to be an intriguing aspect of the match regardless. 

Scotland Player to Watch: Sean Lamont

On his day, Sean Lamont can be a tremendous attacking force, combining strength with great pace to pose a big threat to opposition defences.

The only trouble is finding those days.

With Ashley-Cooper and Cummins amiss, Joe Tomane will be the winger lined up opposite Lamont, and although no small fry in his own regard, the 23-year-old is a less experienced and less threatening talent than those he's filling in for right now.

Australia's loss should be Scotland's gain, and after running for 62 metres and forcing the most turnovers of any player against the Springboks last week, per ESPN, Lamont will be hoping to capitalise as much as any.

Australia Player to Watch: Christian Lealiifano

Thanks to the rise of Matt Toomua, Christian Lealiifano has found his playing time to be incredibly limited in this November tour, restricted to substitute appearances and cameo displays.

However, with the Telegraph's Jamie Pandaram announcing that the young Wallaby is out for the tour with a hamstring injury, it's Toomua's Brumbies teammate who will get his chance to shine.

During the British and Irish Lions tour this summer, Lealiifano was one of, if not the brightest spark in Robbie Deans' squad and is more than simply a back-up option falling into the line-up.