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Scotland warm up for WXV 2 title defence with big win over Fiji

By PA
Evie Gallagher of Scotland (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Scotland thrashed Fiji 59-15 at Hive Stadium in the first women’s international between the two nations.

Bryan Easson’s side scored nine tries in Edinburgh as Scotland warmed up for the defence of their WXV 2 title in style.

An early penalty try and scores from Lisa Thomson, Chloe Rollie and Lana Skeldon, as well as three Meryl Smith conversions, gave Scotland a 28-10 interval lead.

Scotland continued to dominate after the break as captain Rachel Malcolm, Francesca McGhie, Lucia Scott, Rhona Lloyd and Thomson again crossed.

Smith added three more conversions for a personal 12-point haul as Adita Milinia, Sulita Waisega and Vika Matarugu scored tries for Fiji.