Scotland will take on the Maori All Blacks, Fiji and Samoa in the Summer Tour, it has been confirmed.
Gregor Townsend's side will first take on the Maori All Blacks on Saturday, July 5 in Whangarei - in just the third meeting between the teams.
One week later, Scotland will play Fiji in the second contest in Suva before returning to New Zealand for the final tour match at Auckland's Eden Park against Samoa on Friday, July 18.
Head coach Townsend commented: “It’s the first time since 2000 that we’ve been to New Zealand and spending time in a country with such a deep rugby culture is a unique and special experience.
"There are players and coaches within our group who have never been there before and I know they are looking forward to the opportunity as well as the challenges we will face on the Tour. "Playing against the Māori All Blacks will be a proper introduction to New Zealand rugby and they will provide a strong test, especially in the contact area.
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“Fiji have shown over the past few seasons that they are a rising force in world rugby and will relish the chance of playing a Six Nations country at home.
"We will be challenged in attack and defence as well as very different weather conditions that we are used to in the northern hemisphere. “Finally, Samoa are one of the most physical teams in world rugby with how hard they hit in the tackle.
"They were very competitive at the World Cup in 2023 and secured an impressive win over Italy last summer.
"Playing at Eden Park is a wonderful opportunity for both teams and it will be a great setting to end our tour of the South Pacific. “With the Lions tour happening at the same time, I’m expecting that we will have to call up some players that weren’t involved in the Six Nations.
"But it will be an experienced group overall that we are planning to take out on tour, as we know these are three very tough games for us.”
Scotland Summer Tour fixtures
- Māori All Blacks v Scotland: Saturday 5 July 2025, Semenoff Stadium – Whangārei, kick-off 3.35pm local time (Saturday 5 July, kick-off 4.35am UK time)
- Fiji v Scotland: Saturday 12 July 2025, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, kick-off 3pm local time (Saturday 12 July 2025, kick-off 4am UK time)
- Samoa v Scotland: Friday 18 July 2025, Eden Park, Auckland, kick-off 8.05pm local time (Friday 18 July 2025, kick-off 9.05am UK time)
