Scotland Top Five Players
1- Darcy Graham
Having not played international rugby since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Graham began life back in the Scotland jersey with a bang showcasing some brilliant footballing skills and footwork to score four times. Two in first half and then two in the second-half moved him joint top on 28 tries for Scotland but only for a short period of time.
2- Adam Hastings
Hastings gets boosted up the list and this is arguably just because of that superb pass that he showcased in the making of one of Scotland’s nine tries. This ten shirt is going to be very competitive over the next couple of years and with his kicking game being solid from both boot and tee, he was also the maker of many of the hosts tries with some excellent handling skills.
3- Huw Jones
A brilliant intercept try was one of two for Jones and like Hastings was involved in the majority of the build-up play to many of Scotland’s tries. Solid performance across the park and is definitely one to watch out for this Autumn.
4- Duhan van der Merwe
Duhan who came into the match as the leading try scorer had to regain that status as he picked up a brace. Lots of big carries from the South African born winger that helped put his side on the front-foot.
5- Tom Jordan
Having a tricky opening period to life in international test rugby, the Glasgow Warriors player made an excellent try-saving tackle on Vuate Karawalevu in his opening minutes. There’s going to be tougher outings for Jordan but after that mature performance I don’t why he can’t make starting in that 15 shirt a more regular occurrence.
Fiji Top five players
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
After gifting Huw Jones his opening try after a terrible pass which resulted in the interception, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula regained composure and responded with a try at the end of a very one sided half of rugby at Murrayfield. The 20-year-old will need to improve on his goal kicking for Sunday against Wales as he only successfully converted one of the three Fijian tries.
Caleb Muntz
After settling down after a edgy start to proceeding, Caleb Muntz was the catalyst in controlling his sides attack after a slow and ill-disciplined start.
Tevita Ikanivere
Even though at the age of 25, he led his side through a dodgy opening period with lots of powerful carries and even managed to cross the whitewash after quickly breaking down the touchline to score.
Ratu Meli Derenalagi
Scored right at the death of the first half after powering through, solid at times but the highlight of the game for the blindside was that try that seemed to helped change the momentum.
Elia Canakaivata
Was a brilliant ball carrier all game long, topping the tally with 16. Was also one of the main attackers that looked to break through at times a solid brick wall of Scotland defence.