The FIJI Water Flying Fijians faced a challenging start to their Northern Tour, suffering a significant defeat against Scotland with a scoreline of 57-17 in their opening match at Murrayfield. The Scottish team showcased their dominance, managing to disrupt the Fijian rhythm and forcing them into conceding eight tries.
Star performer for Scotland was openside winger Darcy Graham, who delivered an impressive display by scoring four tries. Outside centre Huw Jones contributed two tries of his own, while fullback Kyle Rowe and blindsider Duhan van der Merwe each added a try. Scotland’s pivot Adam Hastings was instrumental, converting seven tries and adding a penalty.
Fiji’s early struggles were intensified by two yellow cards issued to Frank Lomani and Apisalome Vota within the game’s first 20 minutes, which limited their chances to compete effectively against the hosts. However, the Flying Fijians did manage to respond with three tries, credited to fullback Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Meli Derenalagi, and Captain Tevita Ikaniere, with a conversion added by Armstrong-Ravula.
Looking ahead, Fiji will take on Wales next Monday at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, aiming to bounce back and improve their performance.
In summary, while the Flying Fijians faced a tough match, their ability to score three tries indicates the potential for growth as they prepare for their next challenge. With a resilient spirit and a focus on teamwork, the team can draw on this experience to enhance their performance against Wales.
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