Fiji vs Scotland Preview & Prediction | 2025 Mid-Year Internationals
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After a narrow win over the Mauri All Blacks last week, Scotland now take on a physically imposing Fiji side hoping to gain some crucial ranking points.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Premier Player / US – Cannot be streamed
Fiji team news
Squad: Salesi Rayasi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Sireli Maqala, Josua Tuisova, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Caleb Muntz, Simione Kuruvoli; Eroni Mawi, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Elia Canakaivata, Viliame Mata
Replacements: Samuel Matavesi, Haereiti Hetet, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Albert Tuisue, Sam Wye, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Vilimoni Botitu
Scotland team news
Squad: Kyle Rowe, Darcy Graham, Cameron Redpath, Tom Jordan, Kyle Steyn, Fergus Burke, Jamie Dobie; Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman, Elliot Millar Mills, Marshall Sykes, Grant Gilchrist, Jamie Ritchie, Rory Darge (capt), Matt Fagerson
Replacements: George Turner, Alec Hepburn, Will Hurd, Max Williamson, Josh Bayliss, George Horne, Adam Hastings, Ollie Smith
Fiji vs Scotland prediction
Despite the fact that Scotland are missing eight big names for this Test match, due to their participation in the current Lions Tour, there is a sense of importance about this contest as Scotland are aiming to pick up as many ranking points as possible in order to gain a more favourable draw in December when the 2027 World Cup groups are decided.
Fiji, playing at home in Suva, are a physically intimidating side that will present a serious challenge to the weakened Scots. The Pacific islanders pushed Australia close last week in a narrow 21-18 defeat, with the Wallabies scoring late on to take the win.
Scotland, meanwhile, held on for a 29-26 victory over the Mauri All Blacks in New Zealand last week; they were on the back foot for large portions of the match but their clinical attacking combined with some impressive defensive resolve in the closing moments made the difference.
In front of their own crowd, Fiji will be up for this and we think they’ll use their physicality to grind out a win against a Scotland outfit missing some key players.
Fiji vs Scotland tip: Fiji to win
