Scotland vs Tonga Preview & Prediction | 2025 End-Of Year Internationals
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After blowing a big lead against Argentina last weekend, Scotland will look to take out their frustrations on Tonga in Edinburgh.
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Scotland team news
Squad: Tom Jordan, Kyle Rowe, Ollie Smith, Sione Tuipulotu (captain), Duhan van der Merwe, Fergus Burke, Ben White, Rory Sutherland, George Turner, Zander Fagerson, Alex Samuel, Max Williamson, Andy Onyeama-Christie, Jamie Ritchie, Magnus Bradbury
Replacements: Ewan Ashman, Nathan McBeth, Will Hurd, Marshall Sykes, Josh Bayliss, George Horne, Stafford McDowall, Kyle Steyn
Tonga team news
Squad: William Havili, Taniela Filimone, Fine Inisi, Solomone Kata, John Tapueluelu, Patrick Pellegrini, Sonatane Takulua, Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, Siua Maile, Ben Tameuifuna, Harrison Mataele, Veikoso Poloniati, Semisi Paea, Siosiua Moala, Lotu Inisi
Replacements: Samieula Moli, Fatongia Paea, Phil Kite, Sitaleki Timani, Fotu Lokotui, Aisea Halo, Tima Fainga'anuku, Anzelo Tuitavuiki
Scotland vs Tonga prediction
A second-half capitulation from Scotland last weekend saw them surrender a 21-0 lead to eventually lose 33-28 to Argentina, in what was a hugely disappointing outcome for Gregor Townsend's side.
Having come so close to a first ever victory over New Zealand two weeks ago, morale in the camp is certainly not at its highest right now, as they look to end 2025 with a win.
Tonga were most recently in action at the Pacific Nations Cup in August and September, where they finished in a highly respectable third place.
The Pacific nation have lost their last nine matches against teams who compete in the Six Nations Championship though, and are likely to come up short here against a Scotland side desperate to get back in the win column.
Scotland vs Tonga tip: Scotland to win -35.5 handicap
