Scotland vs Fiji LIVE rugby: Final score and result from autumn international
Gregor Townsend’s side were looking to bounce back at Murrayfield from a narrow defeat to Australia last week
Scotland overcame a first-half scare to beat Fiji 28-12 at Murrayfield on Saturday, outscoring their visitors by four tries to two in a tough, physical contest.
George Turner, Adam Hastings, Duhan van der Merwe and Ben White dotted down for the home team with Hastings adding two conversions and his replacement Blair Kinghorn the other pair.
Fiji’s points all came in an impressive first-half showing, from Setariki Tuicuvu and debutant lock Ratu Leone Rotuisolia with a solitary conversion from Vilimoni Botitu.
Scotland’s superior organisation and fitness proved decisive but they had to weather an early onslaught that suggested with more preparation Fiji might have come closer to an upset. They had just days to prepare after only assembling at the start of the week.
France 12-13 Australia
Ramos with another, the lead has almost been erased by the Toulouse star’s boot.
90 seconds until the break...
France 9-13 Australia
Ramos with another clutch kick, the Stade de France is alive. The lead down to four.
France gradually wrestling control of this one.
France 6-13 Australia
France opt for the scrum at midfield, Dupont takes it out after a stalemate, he dashes free and sparks another move.
Just 10 minutes until the break, can France strike back?
A free play and there’s Penaud, he’s gliding through the yellow bodies in his way. The momentum cranked up, will the Wallabies buckle?
France 6-13 Australia
France 6-13 Australia
That’s a blow for the visitors, as Foketi comes off hobbling.
Paisami is on, but Foley meanwhile lines up another kick...
This one hooked wide of the near post, a poor miss, it lifts the home crowd. Still just 6-13.
France 6-13 Australia
France tossing the ball around freely despite that early setback, passes in excess of 20m, according to live data.
Australia are still asking questions, some tidy exchanges with Kellaway impressing.
TRY! France 6-13 Australia (Foketi)
This is quite incredible, the Wallabies break with breathtaking speed.
Wright was superb, making the last pass and Foketi just evades a last ditch tackle.
He’s over, the Stade de France falls silent. Foley boots the extras, what a game we have in store now.
France 6-6 Australia
It’s a thrilling start here in Paris, Australia have been lively.
But the French crowd is driving on the hosts.
Ramos, whose boot levelled earlier at three apiece, is linking this spell of pressure nicely.
Ollivon gets low... He’s in for the try, is he?
No, a quick check brings it back, the Wallabies survive.
Wayne Pivac wants Wales to get physical after latest big loss to New Zealand
Wayne Pivac warned Wales must improve their physicality after New Zealand overpowered them to register a 33rd consecutive victory in the fixture.
New Zealand scored eight tries and a record number of points against Wales in their 55-23 win at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
The All Blacks were last beaten by Wales in 1953 and 25 of their 33 victories since have been by a margin of 15 points or more.
Wayne Pivac wants Wales to get physical after latest big loss to New Zealand
The All Blacks scored eight tries and a record number of points in the fixture.
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