Victory ended a run of seven consecutive defeats for Andy Robinson’s men – which included the RBS 6 Nations Wooden Spoon – with their summer tour continuing at Fiji and Samoa on June 16 and 23.

And having put the Wallabies to the sword, Edinburgh star Laidlaw insists Scotland have turned a page and put their RBS 6 Nations nightmare behind them.

“One to 15, the guys were absolutely outstanding,” said Laidlaw. “They defended as a team, as a sort of blue wall across the park.

“That’s something we have talked about as a team, and personally I’ve been working hard on it. I like to think it’s been coming through.

“When we look back on the game, the defence has won it for us.

“It was really a kick for the guys in the scrum because before that they were outstanding to force the penalty.

“It was probably the toughest kick I have ever had from in front of the posts. I was slightly worried about the weather because it was pretty messy all night.

“But I was delighted when the ball went through the posts at the end.”