On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Scotland staged a second-half comeback to defeat Fiji 33-17 in the Nations Championship held in Edinburgh. Fiji led 17-7 at halftime, but Scotland's replacements, including two British & Irish Lions, turned the game around in the second half.

Scotland outscored Fiji by five tries to three, earning a crucial bonus point. Jamie Dobie scored two tries, while forwards Jonny Gray, Pierre Schoeman, and Scott Cummings each added one. Fergus Burke successfully converted three tries, with George Horne converting one.

Fiji's tries came from Captain Tevita Ikanivere, winger Selestino Ravutaumada, and loose forward Elia Canakaivata, with a single conversion by Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula.

This victory marked Scotland's second win in the Nations Championship, placing them alongside northern hemisphere rivals France and Ireland, who also have two wins from their opening three games.

Sources: Mark Gleeson (writing), Pritha Sarkar (editing), CNA Latest News

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