Head coach Gregor Townsend warned Scotland to clean up their act after a bruising 29-14 defeat to Fiji dented their hopes of a favourable World Cup draw. The Scots went into the game with high hopes of easing themselves into world rugby’s top six, an achievement which would give them a kinder group in Australia in 2027.

Fiji punished Scotland’s indiscipline to land a thrilling win in Suva that was illuminated by another blockbuster performance from Jiuta Wainiqolo.