Scotland rallies from 10-point deficit to defeat Fiji 33-17 at Murrayfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Scotland overcame a 10-point deficit to secure a 33-17 victory against Fiji at Murrayfield on July 18. After a disappointing performance in their previous match against South Africa, coach Gregor Townsend made 14 changes to the squad. The introduction of experienced substitutes in the 48th minute shifted the momentum, allowing Scotland to score four consecutive tries. A crowd of 55,000 watched as Scotland's reserves made a significant impact, reversing a 17-7 deficit and clinching victory with late tries from Scott Cummings and Jamie Dobie.
- •Scotland trailed 17-7 before the comeback began.
- •Experienced reserves played a critical role in the turnaround.
- •Four consecutive tries came from substitutes after the 48th minute.
- •Match held at Murrayfield, attended by 55,000 spectators.
- •Scotland aims to build on this momentum moving forward.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland’s bench sparks comeback to beat Fiji 33-17 at Murrayfield
"Scotland was energized by its bench to overcome a 10-point deficit and beat Fiji 33-17 in Nations Championship rugby at Murrayfield on Saturday. After the thrilling but draining loss to South Africa in Pretoria last weekend, Scotland coach Gregor Townsend made 14 changes and finally tired of a disjointed, wasteful display against an efficient and bone-rattling Fiji by unleashing his experienced reserves from the 48th minute. The injection of more than 260 caps' of experience from the likes of forwards Pierre Schoeman, Zander Fagerson, Scott Cummings, Magnus Bradbury and backs Jamie Dobie and regular skipper Sione Tuipulotu — four of them British and Irish Lions — made a huge impact.
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