The Flying Fijians may have the opportunity to host Scotland for a Test match in July 2025. This potential matchup was mentioned by Scotland’s head coach, Gregor Townsend, during a conversation with the Edinburgh Evening News. Townsend shared plans for the Scotland men’s national rugby team to embark on a summer tour of the South Pacific, which is likely to feature at least one game in Fiji.
The Scots recently achieved a notable victory over the Fijians, winning 57-17 in the Autumn Nations Test Series at Murrayfield last month. This upcoming Test would mark the first time Scotland competes against Fiji on their home turf since 2017. Townsend expressed optimism about the tour, indicating that they are looking to not only play Fiji but also aim for an additional match, possibly in New Zealand or another Pacific island.
Historically, Fiji has found success against Scotland, achieving their first Test win in 1998 with a score of 51-26 and following it with a 27-22 victory in 2017, both of which took place in Suva.
The potential match against Scotland could be set after Fiji’s warm-up Test against Australia at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on July 6, 2025, just weeks before the Wallabies face the British & Irish Lions.
While Townsend did not confirm plans for additional matches against top-tier teams such as the All Blacks, he acknowledged the challenges ahead for Scotland, emphasizing the tough competition posed by Fiji, who are ranked among the top eight teams globally.
In summary, the upcoming tour has the potential to enhance international rugby engagements and provide both teams with valuable experience against elite competition. This anticipated matchup is a positive reminder of the growing opportunities for rugby in the Pacific region and could foster increased local support and interest in the sport.
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