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Scotland vs Fiji
Match scheduled:
Date: 14-11-2009
Time: 14:30 until 16:30
International Match
In the pack, Nathan Hines, Alasdair Strokosch and Ross Ford are the survivors from the last outing against England. Excellent openside John Barclay gets a start and will be vital in frustrating the Fijians.
The Islanders will be out to play their trademark open game, with Robinson's selection hinting that Scotland will be out to stop them playing rather than take them on. Bath fly-half Nicky Little will pull the strings and punish any opportunities from the kicking tee.
Clermont Auvergne duo Seremaia Bai and Napolioni Nalaga, at centre and wing respectively, are dripping with class and will pose plenty of problems. Toulon centre Gabriel Lovobalavu has been in superb form in the Top 14 and the battle between Barclay and Gloucester openside Akapusi Qera could be a thrilling sub-plot.
Nothing short of victory will do for Scotland, whose confidence is on a high since the appointment of Robinson. Nations Cup victory over the summer with Scotland 'A' was a good start - but it's down to the serious business now.
Scotland: Rory Lamont (Toulon); Sean Lamont (Scarlets), Alex Grove (Worcester Warriors), Graeme Morrison (Glasgow Warriors), Simon Danielli (Ulster); Phil Godman (Edinburgh), Chris Cusiter (Glasgow Warriors, captain); Allan Jacobsen (Edinburgh), Ross Ford (Edinburgh), Moray Low (Glasgow Warriors), Nathan Hines (Leinster), Alastair Kellock (Glasgow Warriors), Alasdair Strokosch (Gloucester), Johnnie Beattie (Glasgow Warriors), John Barclay (Glasgow Warriors)
Replacements: Dougie Hall (Glasgow Warriors), Kyle Traynor (Edinburgh), Jason White (Clermont Auvergne), Richie Vernon (Glasgow Warriors), Mike Blair (Edinburgh), Chris Paterson (Edinburgh), Nick De Luca (Edinburgh)
Fiji: Josh Matavesi; Vereneki Goneva, Gabirieli Lovobalavu, Seremaia Bai (capt), Napolioni Nalaga; Nicky Little, Moses Rauluni; Asaeli Boko, Akapusi Qera, Josefa Domolailai; Ifereimi Rawaqa, Wame Lewaravu; Deacon Manu, Vili Veikoso, Alefoso Yalayalatabua
Replacements: Graham Dewes, Sereli Ledua, Leone Nakarawa, Samu Bola, Waisale Vatuvoka, Jonetani Ratu, Nasoni Roko
