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Fiji has conceded a try after two minutes but rallied to score four tries and beat 14-man Scotland 29-14 in a one-off test match
Fiji recorded a first win over Scotland since 2017 in a bruising encounter in hot and humid Suva in the second match of the Skyscanner Pacific Tour. There was a flying start from Scotland, stemming from Fiji bringing the ball into their own 22 to clear their lines and conceding a lineout from where the
Brilliant Fiji capitalised on a red card to wing Darcy Graham to beat Scotland 29-14 in Suva on Saturday, their first win over the tourists in eight years.
Scotland are aware that vital World Cup seeding points are up for grabs when they take on Fiji in a test on their Pacific tour, adding to the importance of the contest on Saturday, said coach Gregor Townsend.
Head coach Gregor Townsend admits Scotland have one eye on the "bigger picture" going into Saturday's match against Fiji in their Pacific Tour. Townsend has stressed the importance of the fixture, as well as the following game against Samoa as Scotland look to lock in a top-six ranking ahead of the draw for the 2027 World Cup in Australia in
Fiji 29 (Tevita Ikanivere, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Jiuta Wainiqolo tries; penalty try; Caleb Muntz 2 conversions, penalty), Scotland 14 (Kyle Rowe, Tom Jordan tries; Fergus Burke 2 conversions). HT: 15-7