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Scotland’s Bench Sparks Comeback to Beat Fiji 33-17 at Murrayfield
- On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Scotland defeated Fiji 33-17 at Murrayfield in the Nations Championship, overturning a 17-7 halftime deficit before a crowd of 55,000.
- Scotland coach Gregor Townsend unleashed experienced reserves from the 48th minute, injecting more than 260 caps of experience from players like forward Pierre Schoeman and skipper Sione Tuipulotu.
- Back Jamie Dobie scored a double off the bench, burrowing over in the 61st minute to put Scotland in front for the first time in 40 minutes, while forward Scott Cummings added a close-range finish in the 74th minute.
- Fiji produced a resilient defensive display, making 232 tackles to Scotland's 98, yet struggled to build on their halftime lead established by tries from Tevita Ikanivere, Selesitino Ravutaumada, and Elia Canakaivata.
- This comeback victory follows Scotland's recent tour through Argentina and South Africa, with the team's ability to score four consecutive tries demonstrating the depth available to coach Townsend for future competitions.
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