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Fiji beats Scotland 27-22

SUVA, Fiji (AP) Flyhalf Ben Volavola kicked 17 points as 10th-ranked Fiji upset fifth-ranked Scotland 27-22 in a thrilling rugby test at the National Stadium on Saturday.

Volavola landed five penalties and converted one of Fiji’s two tries as the home side led throughout to hold out Scotland, who were coming off last weekend’s win over Australia.

Peceli Yato scored a first half try for Fiji after Volavola’s crosskick was claimed by Patrick Osborne, who beat one defender before handing off to Yato.

Scotland replied with a try to hooker Ross Ford but Fiji took an 11-7 lead to halftime.