Scotland booked their spot in the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals after fighting a 29-15 victory against resilient Fiji at Salford Community Stadium.
Another early attempt from Francesca McGee and Rona Lloyd’s braces helped Scotland establish a 17-5 halftime lead, but after the reopening left this Pool B collision in balance, they established a score for Manukaro Komaitai.
However, McGee’s fifth attempt at the tournament and Emmaora’s excellent solo efforts – earning bonus points for Scotland – helped Brian Eastson’s team claim a fierce battle victory that guarantees a top two spots.
Fiji gained late comfort through Kalalani Neizeva, but their pool stage exit was confirmed and Wales was eliminated after Scotland joined the pool leader and favorite Canada for 10 points.
While they were 10-0 after 10 minutes, Scotland went through the pace in a fierce fighting match, with two of four attempts arriving as Fiji fell to 14 players and Sinbin.
After scoring less than a minute in Scotland’s 38-8 victory over Wales last weekend, McGee needed just 94 seconds to open her account as Fiji was caught coldly for hacking the pitch.
McGee competed for kicks and scored a few metres before jumping into the ball to get on, but Fiji’s bad start was Vika Matalug being carded yellow for a high challenge at Yera Clark.
Scotland was defeated by 14 as Evie Gallagher handed over to Helen Nelson down the short side from the scrum before Lloyd finished in the right corner in the 10th minute.
However, Fiji gradually began to find a rhythm as he wore the first half of the Nunia Dhonimora’s stunning and extraordinary things, then wore it.
Just as Fiji was on the top, Orr scooped up the loose ball and handed it over to Lloyd.
However, Fiji’s strength rose to Notch after the break as they put into intense pressure and camped at Scotland 22.
However, Scotland responded well to the set-up as Mall moved closer to the Fijian line, with the ball working on the left flank, 56 minutes later for McGee to step into the Colora Romani.
After Vitilla Tawake sinned for a shoulder-prone challenge at Ellis Martin, Aura gathered the ball along the way and shrugged several challenges for a great solo attempt on the right.
Arowesi Nakosi didn’t try for a build-up knock-on while Kererayani Rubu was rejected for a certain score when McGee sprinted across the pitch and dragged Physian into the touch.
After Naisewa packed the barrels with five minutes remaining, Sarote Neilaro received Fiji’s third yellow card.