Entire world sees Adam Hastings’ soul leave his body at hands of 123kg Fijian
We do not say this lightly when we say one of the biggest hits of the year was produced at Murrayfield today as Scotland hosted Fiji.
Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings was the unlucky recipient of a monstrous hit from Fiji’s 123kg lock Ratu Leone Rotuisolia. It came in the second half as Scotland were leading 14-12, with Hastings scoring his side’s second try just before half time thanks to a dummy. He attempted that same dummy in the second half, but it is fair to say it did not go as well as the first.
Rotuisolia truly marmalised the Scot, who was forced from the field in pain. The best thing is that it was a completely textbook, legal hit. This marked a mixed debut for Rotuisolia who was actually yellow carded within seconds of his debut.
This was the dummy for the try:
🙌 Adam Hastings with the dummy and the break for @Scotlandteam 💪#AutumnNationsSeries | #SCOvFIJ pic.twitter.com/CeBnWnBvLa
— Autumn Nations Series (@autumnnations) November 5, 2022
Take a look at the tackle:
💪 If there’s one certainty in life, it’s that Fiji hit HARD#AutumnNationsSeries | #SCOvFIJ @fijirugby pic.twitter.com/kTkb2vw4Xh
— Autumn Nations Series (@autumnnations) November 5, 2022
Scotland team to face Fiji at BT Murrayfield
15. Stuart Hogg (Exeter Chiefs) 93 caps
14. Darcy Graham (Edinburgh Rugby) 30 caps
13. Chris Harris – Vice Captain – (Gloucester Rugby) 36 caps
12. Cameron Redpath (Bath Rugby) 2 caps
11. Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh Rugby) 20 caps
10. Adam Hastings (Gloucester Rugby) 26 caps
9. Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors) 55 caps
1. Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh Rugby) 13 caps
2. George Turner (Glasgow Warriors) 28 caps
3. Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors) 51 caps
4. Richie Gray (Glasgow Warriors) 67 caps
5. Grant Gilchrist – Vice Captain – (Edinburgh Rugby) 56 caps
6. Jamie Ritchie – Captain – (Edinburgh Rugby) 33 caps
7. Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby) 52 caps
8. Matt Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors) 25 caps
Replacements
16. Ewan Ashman (Sale Sharks) 4 caps
17. Rory Sutherland (Ulster Rugby) 20 caps
18. Murphy Walker (Glasgow Warriors) uncapped
19. Jonny Gray (Exeter Chiefs) 69 caps
20. Jack Dempsey (Glasgow Warriors) 1 cap
21. Ben White (London Irish) 6 caps
22. Blair Kinghorn (Edinburgh Rugby) 35 caps
23. Sione Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors) 8 caps
Flying Fijians Team V Scotland
1. Eroni Mawi
2. Sam Matavesi
3. Manasa Saulo
4. Temo Mayanavanua
5. Ratu Leone Rotuisolia *
6. Albert Tuisue
7. Levani Botia
8. Viliame Mata
9. Frank Lomani
10. Vilimoni Botitu
11. Vinaya Habosi
12. Kalaveti Ravouvou
13. Waisea Nayacalevu {c}
14. Setareki Tuicuvu
15. Kini Murimurivalu
Reserves
16. Tevita Ikanivere
17. Livai Natave *
18. Luke Tagi
19. Apisalome Ratuniyarawa
20. Kitione Kamikamica
21. Peni Matawalu
22. Teti Tela
23. Sireli Maqala *
* Players to debut.
