FIJI WATER FLYING FIJIANS TO FACE SCOTLAND AT HFC BANK STADIUM ON July 12TH
The Fiji Rugby Union is excited to officially announce that the FIJI Water Flying Fijians will take on Scotland in a test match scheduled for July 12th, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the HFC Bank Stadium. This marks the 13th encounter between the two rugby nations, with their first meeting dating back to September 25th, 1982.
Flying Fijians Head Coach Mick Byrne, who recently returned from his trip to the UK and France, is enthusiastic about the upcoming clash. Coach Byrne revealed that his team is currently monitoring a list of 80 players for test matches scheduled throughout the year, including the squad announcement for the highly anticipated July test series.
“There is a good mix of players from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and we’re continuously monitoring and discussing selection as we approach the test dates,” said Coach Byrne. “It will be great to play Scotland on our home ground with a strong squad.”
This upcoming match will be a crucial part of Fiji’s ongoing preparation as they look to compete at the highest level in 2025.
History of FIJI vs. SCOTLAND Matches: Fiji and Scotland have faced off on 12 occasions throughout history, with the most recent meeting occurring in 2024, where Scotland defeated Fiji 57-17. A look at past encounters includes:
- 2024 – Fiji 17 vs 57 Scotland
- 2022 – Fiji 12 vs 28 Scotland
- 2018 – Fiji 17 vs 54 Scotland
- 2017 – Fiji 27 vs 22 Scotland
- 2012 – Fiji 25 vs 37 Scotland
- 2009 – Fiji 10 vs 23 Scotland
- 2003 – Fiji 20 vs 22 Scotland
- 2002 – Fiji 22 vs 36 Scotland
- 1998 – Fiji 51 vs 26 Scotland
- 1993 – Fiji 10 vs 21 Scotland
- 1989 – Fiji 17 vs 38 Scotland
- 1982 – Fiji 12 vs 32 Scotland
The match on July 12th promises to be another exciting chapter in this historic rugby rivalry. Fans are encouraged to come out in full support of the Flying Fijians as they aim to turn the tide against the Scots on home soil.