Scotland upset the odds to beat Argentina and then produced a credible display against the Springboks last weekend, despite losing. Fiji were very poor against England, and a similar performance could see them ship another 50+ points.
Key Stats - Scotland Look in Quality Shape
- Scotland have won 4 of their 6 matches.
- Scotland have won 4 of their last 5 games against Fiji.
- Fiji have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Scotland Lead H2H
Scotland lead 8-3 in 11 matches against Fiji.
Fiji Shocking Form
Fiji were swept aside in their match against England last weekend, losing 73-8 after trailing 35-3 at the break.
The Flying Fijians took on Wales in their Nations Championship opener, losing 39-24 to their opponents.
The Pacific Islanders occupy last place in the Southern Hemisphere table with no points after two rounds.
Fiji must find a way to improve their defensive capabilities after their poor performance last weekend, and will have to play well to beat Scotland; however, they have lost four of their last five matches against their opponents.
Scotland Producing Efficient Performances
Scotland had a solid performance against South Africa last weekend, but suffered a 42-28 loss away from home after the score was 14-14 at half-time.
Before that result, Scotland secured an excellent away victory over Argentina in their opening Nations Championship match, winning 47-38.
The Scots are third in the Northern Hemisphere table with six points from two games.
Scotland have been playing well lately, and will fancy their chances against a struggling Fiji side that conceded too many points in their previous fixture.
Fiji vs Scotland Squads
Fiji
Forwards: Tevita Ikanivere, Sam Matavesi, Zuriel Togiatama, Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Atunaisa Sokobale, Luke Tagi, Temo Mayanavanua, Isoa Nasilasila, Tevita Ratuva, Mesake Vocevoce, Levani Botia, Elia Canakaivata, Kitione Salawa Jr., Pita-Gus Sowakula, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Peceli Yato
Backs: Simione Kuruvoli, Frank Lomani, Sam Wye, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Caleb Muntz, Vilimoni Botitu, Virimi Vakatawa, Selestino Ravutaumada, Josua Tuisova, Vinaya Habosi, Vuate Karawalevu, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Salesi Rayasi
Scotland
Forwards: Ewan Ashman, Gregor Hiddleston, Seb Stephen, Zander Fagerson, Will Hurd, Nathan McBeth, Elliot Millar-Mills, D'Arcy Rae, Pierre Schoeman, Rory Sutherland, Gregor Brown, Scott Cummings, Jonny Gray, Alex Samuel, Max Williamson, Josh Bayliss, Magnus Bradbury, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Freddy Douglas, Matt Fagerson, Liam McConnell
Backs: Jamie Dobie, George Horne, Ben White, Fergus Burke, Finn Russell, Rory Hutchinson, Tom Jordan, Stafford McDowall, Sione Tuipulotu, Darcy Graham, Kyle Rowe, Kyle Steyn, Duhan van der Merwe, Ollie Smith