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Scotland Scores 7 Tries to Beat Samoa 41-12 in the Last Match of Its Pacific Tour
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, JUL 18 – Scotland scored seven tries to finish their Pacific tour with two wins from three matches after a previous loss to Fiji, showing strong discipline and attacking power, coach Gregor Townsend said.
- Scotland defeated Samoa 41-12 in their final Pacific Tour match at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday, scoring seven tries to Samoa's two.
- Samoa returned to international play for the first time since September 2024, featuring six new players in their starting lineup but missing several key athletes who were engaged in NPC duties.
- Scotland built a 22-0 halftime lead with key tries from Ashman, Hutchinson, Reed, and Steyn while Jamie Dobie played a central attacking role.
- Samoa scored two late consolation tries by Nee-Nee and Paia'aua, and Scotland captain Rory Darge said Samoa were going to be really tough opposition.
- Scotland finished their Pacific Tour of three matches with two victories, demonstrating strong resilience and effective breakdown play despite missing several players called up to the British & Irish Lions.
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Scotland scores 7 tries to beat Samoa 41-12 in the last match of its Pacific tour
Scrumhalf Jamie Dobie played a leading role as Scotland scored seven tries to two to beat Samoa 41-12 in the final match of its Pacific Tour.
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