Fiji to play 'home' Nations Championship game in Scotland

Fiji's "home" fixture against Scotland in the new Nations Championship is to be played in Edinburgh at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday, 18 July.

Indeed, Fiji will also play their two other home ties away from home - against England in Liverpool and Wales in Cardiff.

The inaugural Nations Championship features 12 men's teams divided into two pools of six, one for the northern hemisphere and one for the south.

During a round-robin of matches, they play teams in the opposing pool across two international windows, with the top teams in each pool advancing to the Nations Championship final in London.

In July, Scotland will visit Argentina and South Africa before returning to Edinburgh to play Fiji.

Fiji Rugby Union chief executive Koli Sewabu told the Scottish Rugby website: "Although our match against Scotland won't be played in Fiji, we're determined to make it feel every bit like a home game.

"Fans can expect a vibrant, festival-like atmosphere, a true celebration of Fijian rugby culture both on and off the pitch.

"It's also a great opportunity to raise the profile of Fijian rugby, showcase our culture, and connect with our diaspora and fans from the Northern Hemisphere.

"The success of these fixtures will enable us to invest more into grassroots rugby supporting the continued growth and success of the team."

Fiji recorded their first win over Scotland since 2017, by 29-14, in a home game in Suva in July, but the Scots prevailed 57-17 on Fiji's last visit to Murrayfield the previous year.