The Scots saw off a weakened Fiji team and emerging rugby nation Portugal either side of a 32-15 loss to world champions South Africa.
That match saw Scotland, ranked sixth in the world, give the Springboks a scare but they didn't score a try before going down to defeat.
They now face a Wallabies side fresh from wins over England and Wales this month.
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