The FIJI Water Flying Fijians lost to Scotland 33-17 in their third Nations Championship match this morning at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.
Scotland made a strong start, with Jonny Gray scoring the opening try to give the hosts a 7-0 lead. Fiji responded a few minutes later through captain Tevita Ikanivere, narrowing the margin to 7-5.
The Flying Fijians then produced a superb counterattack from inside their own 22. Selestino Ravutaumada raced down the touchline before collecting a chip kick to score Fiji's second try, giving the visitors a 10-7 lead.
Scotland continued to press, but Fiji's defence stood firm, denying the hosts on several occasions.
Fiji were then dealt a blow when flanker Lekima Tagitagivalu was shown a yellow card, leaving the side down to 14 men for 10 minutes after conceding a string of penalties.
Despite being a man down, Fiji launched another brilliant attack.
Scotland was caught napping around the ruck, allowing Elia Canakaivata to score and extend Fiji's lead to 17-7.
Fiji's defence came under relentless pressure, but they held on to their 17-7 advantage at halftime.
The second half belonged to a rejuvenated Scottish side, who dominated possession and territory.
The hosts ran in four unanswered tries, with Jamie Dobie scoring a double, while Pierre Schoeman and Scott Cummings also crossed to seal a 33-17 victory.
Flying Fijians vs Scotland Updates
Kick-off: FIJI
1' Fiji losing possession with Elia Canakaivata dropping the ball. FJ 0-0 SCO
6' Tevita Ikanivere caught over-side. Scotland goes for the scrum. FJ 0-0 SCO
8' Fiji defending on their line. Eroni Mawi over-side. Scotland gets a penalty. They go for the line-out. FJ 0-0 SCO
9' Fiji's defence holds off Scotland's maul. They get a scrum and a chance to clear from their tryline2. FJ 0-0 SCO
13' Try to Scotland. Jonny Gray. FJ 0-7 SCO
15' Try to Fiji. Tevita Ikanivere. FJ 5-7 SCO
18' Try to Fiji. Selestino Ravutaumada. FJ 10-7 SCO
23' Scotland gets a penalty inside Fiji's territory. They go for another line-out. FJ 10-7 SCO
25' Lekima Tagitagivalu receives a yellow card for tackling the halfback during a ruck. Scotland go the line-out again. FJ 10-7 SCO
28' Great defence from Fiji, holding off a number of attacks from Scotland. They get the scrum and a chance to clear the ball from their territory. FJ 10-7 SCO
33' Try to Elia Canakaivata. FJ 17-7 SCO
HT: FJ 17-7 SCO
Kick-off: Scotland
42' Scotland gets a penalty, they go another line-out. FJ 17-7 SCO
47' Mistake from Scotland, they lost it forward. Fiji gets a scrum and a chance to run the ball. FJ 17-7 SCO
52' Fiji penalised for no clear release during a tackle. FJ 17-7 SCO
53' Try to Scotland. Pierre Schoeman. FJ 17-14 SCO
58' Scotland gets another scrum inside Fiji's territory. FJ 17-14 SCO
60' Scotland try. FJ 17-21 SCO
67' Fiji gets a penalty. FJ 17-21 SCO
73' Try to Scotland. Scott Cummings. FJ 17-28 SCO
75' Try to Scotland. Jamie Dobbie. FJ 17-33 SCO
