Fiji V Scotland Rugby

The Fiji national rugby union team, known as the Flying Fijians, will face Scotland in a test match at Murrayfield. Fiji is one of the few countries where rugby union is the main sport, with around 80,000 registered players from a population of about 950,000. The team has a rich history, having beaten major sides like Wales, Australia, and England, and reaching the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals in 1987, 2007, and 2023.

Before each test match, the Fiji team performs the cibi, a traditional war dance that has been used on the rugby field since 1939. The cibi's origins date back to the country's warring times with its Pacific neighbours. The match will see Scotland's disciplined play tested against Fiji's flair and physicality, with both sides aiming for a crucial win in the international calendar.