Fiji 29 - 14 Scotland

Full time

12 Jul 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 1

HFC Bank Stadium

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Fiji triumphed over Scotland with a score of 29-14 in an international friendly at HFC Bank Stadium. Scotland struck first, with Rowe scoring a try shortly after kickoff, converted by Burke. However, Fiji responded with a penalty from Muntz and two quick tries from Ikanivere and Ravouvou, establishing a commanding lead. The match turned when Graham received a red card for Scotland, leaving them with 14 men and conceding a penalty try soon after. Fiji capitalized on their numerical advantage, adding another try from Wainiqolo. Despite a late try from Jordan for Scotland, Fiji's dominance was clear throughout the match. The result marked a significant turnaround for Fiji against a team that had previously defeated them.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 25.9°C (Feels like 26.3°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 10.9 km/h, gusting to 27.1 km/h Humidity: 64% Cloud Cover: 56%

Events

Kickoff
2'

Try

Kyle Rowe · Scotland

0 - 5
3'

Conversion

Fergus Burke · Scotland

0 - 7
9'

Yellow Card

Ewan Ashman · Scotland
17'

Substitution

George Turner on for Jamie Ritchie · Scotland
19'

Yellow Card Complete

Ewan Ashman · Scotland
20'

Penalty

Caleb Muntz · Fiji

3 - 7
21'

Substitution

Jamie Ritchie on for George Turner · Scotland
21'

Substitution

Josh Bayliss on for Jamie Ritchie · Scotland
32'

Yellow Card

Darcy Graham · Scotland
35'

Try

Tevita Ikanivere · Fiji

8 - 7
39'

Try

Kalaveti Ravouvou · Fiji

13 - 7
40'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz · Fiji

15 - 7
Halftime 15 - 7
Second Half
42'

Yellow Card Complete

Darcy Graham · Scotland
43'

Try

Tom Jordan · Scotland

15 - 12
44'

Conversion

Fergus Burke · Scotland

15 - 14
50'

Substitution

Samu Tawake on for Mesake Doge · Fiji
54'

Substitution

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula on for Salesi Rayasi · Fiji
54'

Substitution

Haereiti Hetet on for Eroni Mawi · Fiji
54'

Substitution

Sam Matavesi on for Tevita Ikanivere · Fiji
54'

Substitution

Ollie Smith on for Cameron Redpath · Scotland
55'

Substitution

Max Williamson on for Marshall Sykes · Scotland
56'

Substitution

Alec Hepburn on for Rory Sutherland · Scotland
57'

Substitution

George Horne on for Jamie Dobie · Scotland
57'

Substitution

George Turner on for Ewan Ashman · Scotland
57'

Substitution

Will Hurd on for Elliot Millar Mills · Scotland
58'

Try

Jiuta Wainiqolo · Fiji

20 - 14
59'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz · Fiji

22 - 14
65'

Substitution

Vilimoni Botitu on for Josua Tuisova · Fiji
66'

Red Card

Darcy Graham · Scotland
66'

Penalty Try

No Player · Fiji

29 - 14
66'

Substitution

Albert Tuisue on for Viliame Mata · Fiji
66'

Substitution

Mesake Vocevoce on for Isoa Nasilasila · Fiji
71'

Substitution

Sam Wye on for Matt Fagerson · Scotland
Fulltime 29 - 14

Player ratings

Fiji

15 Salesi Rayasi 6.9
14 Kalaveti Ravouvou 8.8
13 Sireli Maqala 6.2
12 Josua Tuisova 8.7
11 Jiuta Wainiqolo 8.9
10 Caleb Muntz 6.8
9 Simione Kuruvoli 6.5
1 Eroni Mawi 6.4
2 Tevita Ikanivere 7.6
3 Mesake Doge 6.0
4 Isoa Nasilasila 7.1
5 Temo Mayanavanua 7.6
6 Lekima Tagitagivalu 7.0
7 Elia Canakaivata 6.8
8 Viliame Mata 7.1
16 Sam Matavesi 6.3
17 Haereiti Hetet 6.5
18 Samu Tawake 6.6
19 Mesake Vocevoce 6.4
20 Albert Tuisue 6.3
21 Sam Wye –
22 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 6.3
23 Vilimoni Botitu 6.4

Scotland

15 Kyle Rowe 6.9
14 Darcy Graham 1.4
13 Cameron Redpath 6.3
12 Tom Jordan 6.3
11 Kyle Steyn 6.4
10 Fergus Burke 7.4
9 Jamie Dobie 5.8
1 Rory Sutherland 6.3
2 Ewan Ashman 5.8
3 Elliot Millar Mills 6.1
4 Marshall Sykes 5.8
5 Grant Gilchrist 6.1
6 Jamie Ritchie 6.0
7 Rory Darge 7.4
8 Matt Fagerson 7.8
16 George Turner 5.8
17 Alec Hepburn 6.2
18 Will Hurd 6.0
19 Max Williamson 5.7
20 Josh Bayliss 6.2
21 George Horne 6.0
22 Adam Hastings –
23 Ollie Smith 5.3