Scotland yet to peak before Fiji test – Easson

Scotland vs. Fiji in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup

Salford Community Stadium Date: Saturday, August 30 Kick-off: 14:45 BST

Following their stunning opening victory over Wales, Scotland head coach Bryan Easson claims his team has not yet reached their peak as they prepare to face Fiji at the World Cup on Saturday.

The Scots defeated Wales last weekend with a superb six-try display in a game widely anticipated to be a close encounter to take control of their own destiny in Pool B.

Scotland could advance to the quarter-finals if they beat Fiji on Saturday in Salford, and Easson believes they can surpass their initial high benchmark set by their first encounter.

Everyone was “on top of their game,” Easson said, “but I think there is more in us.”

“We thought that we had also left out two or three chances after our review of the game.

Lana Skeldon, who was a doubt for the tournament due to an ankle injury, was replaced by Elis Martin, who made just one change to the starting XV last week.

Molly Wright is named as the Scots’ replacement hooker, which completely negates Skeldon’s chances of winning.

Following her stunning hat-trick against Wales, Francesca McGhie is now lining up on the left while Emma Orr, the other try-scorers, who are coached by Evie Gallagher, eighth-ranked Evie Gallagher, and scrum-half, retains their spots.

Adelle Ferrie and Anne Young, both in line for World Cup starts, are split six-two on the bench.

No. 8 Jade Konkel, who replaced Wales, is unmoved.

In their opening match, Fiji, who are 14th in the world, were defeated by Canada with a score of 65-7.

We’ve got to treat Fiji the same way we’ve treated Wales, according to Evansson.

They obviously have a southern hemisphere vibe. They clearly represent threats.

We are aware of their ability to offload, run hard, and they are also very physically fit, but they also have a northern hemisphere coach who has provided a little bit more structure.