Lewis Moody: 'Scotland blew Australia victory themselves'

Former England flanker Lewis Moody has suggested that Scotland's decision-making and not referee Craig Joubert cost them a possible victory over Australia at the Rugby World Cup.

Vern Cotter's side were leading in the dying minutes when the Wallabies were awarded a late penalty, which was converted by Bernard Foley to seal a 35-34 win at Twickenham.

However, Moody is adamant that Scotland have only themselves to blame for not securing a place in the last four of the tournament.

The former England number seven tweeted that he was "annoyed" that the Scots opted to throw long from a lineout, with playing conditions proving increasingly difficult after heavy rainfall during the match.

I'm so annoyed that #SCO didn't make the simple decision, why test it in wet conditions and throw it long? #AUSvSCO http://t.co/C5SFLcM5Sk

— Lewis Moody (@LewisMoody7) October 18, 2015

Australia will now play Argentina in the last four, while South Africa face New Zealand in the other semi-final.