Scotland Ends Pacific Tour with 41-12 Win Over Samoa

Scotland concluded their Pacific rugby tour with a commanding 41-12 victory over Samoa at Eden Park in Auckland, securing two wins out of three matches. Despite missing nine players on the British & Irish Lions tour, Scotland dominated with seven tries, including notable performances from Ewan Ashman, Rory Hutchinson, Arron Reed, and Jamie Dobie, who played a key role in setting up scores. The Scots led 22-0 at halftime, showcasing a robust offensive display that Samoa struggled to counter, especially as it was their first international match since September 2024 and they were missing frontline players due to other commitments. This emphatic win was seen as crucial after Scotland's heavy defeat to Fiji, which impacted their world ranking and 2027 World Cup hopes. Former Glasgow Warriors scrum-half Colin Gregor emphasized the necessity of not just winning but doing so emphatically to salvage the tour and improve Scotland's standing. The victory capped Scotland's tour, which also included a win over the Maori All Blacks and a loss to Fiji.