In June 2012, the Scotland rugby union team made a tour of Australia, Fiji and Samoa, playing one test match against each.
The tour began with Scotland's second consecutive win over Australia, meaning they retained the Hopetoun Cup. (They had beaten Australia 9–8 at Murrayfield in 2009.) Scotland then travelled to Fiji, becoming the first "Tier 1" nation to play a test in a Pacific Island nation since Italy visited Fiji in 2006. Scotland recorded away victories over both Fiji and Samoa.
Scotland were also scheduled to play the New South Wales Waratahs on 10 June, but this match was called off on 11 May as the Waratahs were unable to field a team "due to injuries and the requirements of the Wallabies squad."Scottish Rugby Team Website – Scotland Summer Tour Update Scottish Rugby Union. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2012
Squad Initial 28-man squad, named on 16 May.Five uncapped players named in Scotland summer tour squad Scottish Rugby Union. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2012. Ages and caps correct as of 5 June 2012.
Head coach: Andy Robinson
The following players were called up during the tour:
Matches
Australia v Scotland
FB 15Luke MorahanRW 14Joe TomaneOC 13Anthony Fainga'aIC 12Mike HarrisLW 11Digby IoaneFH 10Berrick BarnesSH 9 Will GeniaN8 8 Scott HigginbothamOF 7 David Pocock (c)BF 6 Dave Dennis RL 5 Nathan SharpeLL 4 Sitaleki Timani TP 3 Dan Palmer HK 2 Stephen MooreLP 1 James SlipperReplacements:HK 16Saia Fainga'aPR 17Ben Alexander LK 18Rob Simmons FL 19Michael Hooper SH 20Nick PhippsCE 21Pat McCabeWG 22Adam Ashley-CooperCoach: Robbie Deans FB 15Stuart HoggRW 14Joe AnsbroOC 13Nick De LucaIC 12Matt ScottLW 11Sean Lamont FH 10Greig LaidlawSH 9 Mike Blair N8 8 John BarclayOF 7 Ross RennieBF 6 Alasdair StrokoschRL 5 Richie GrayLL 4 Alastair KellockTP 3 Euan MurrayHK 2 Ross Ford (c)LP 1 Ryan GrantReplacements:HK 16Scott LawsonPR 17Jon WelshLK 18Tom RyderN8 19Richie VernonSH 20Chris Cusiter FH 21Duncan WeirFB 22Tom Brown Coach: Andy Robinson Touch judges: Craig Joubert (South Africa) Keith Brown (New Zealand) Television match official: Vinny Munro (New Zealand)
Six players made their full international debuts for Australia: Dan Palmer, Dave Dennis, Michael Hooper, Mike Harris, Joe Tomane and Luke Morahan. Two players made their full international debuts for Scotland: Ryan Grant and Tom Brown.
Fiji v Scotland
FB 15Isimeli Koniferedi RW 14Waisea NayacalevuOC 13Vereniki GonevaIC 12Aloisio Buto LW 11Watisoni VotuFH 10Jonetai RaluluSH 9 Nikola Matawalu N8 8 Netani Talei (c)OF 7 Malakai Ravulo BF 6 Iliesa Ratuva RL 5 Leone NakarawaLL 4 Apisai NaikatiniTP 3 Setefano SomocaHK 2 Viliame Veikoso LP 1 Jerry Yanuyanutawa Replacements:HK 16Talemaitoga Tuapati PR 17Waisea Nailago FL 18Josefa Domolailai LK 19Kelepi Ketedromo SH 20Nemia Kenatale WG 21Kameli Ratuvou FB 22Metuisela Talebula Coach: Inoke Male FB 15Stuart HoggRW 14Max Evans OC 13Nick De LucaIC 12Matt ScottLW 11Tim VisserFH 10Greig Laidlaw SH 9 Mike Blair N8 8 John Barclay OF 7 Ross RennieBF 6 Alasdair StrokoschRL 5 Richie Gray LL 4 Alastair KellockTP 3 Euan Murray HK 2 Ross Ford (c) LP 1 Ryan GrantReplacements:HK 16Scott Lawson PR 17Geoff Cross LK 18Tom Ryder FL 19Richie Vernon SH 20Chris Cusiter FH 21Duncan Weir WG 22Sean Lamont Coach: Andy Robinson Touch judges: Ian Smith (Australia) Andrew Lees (Australia)
Tim Visser made his debut for Scotland, only four days after becoming eligible by completing three years' residency.
Samoa v Scotland
FB 15Fa'atoina AutagavaiRW 14Paul PerezOC 13Fautua Otto IC 12Paul WilliamsLW 11David Lemi (c)FH 10Tusi PisiSH 9 Kahn Fotuali'i N8 8 Kane ThompsonOF 7 Maurie Fa'asavaluBF 6 Ben Masoe RL 5 Daniel Crichton LL 4 Fa'atiga LemaluTP 3 Census Johnston HK 2 Ti'i Paulo LP 1 Sakaria Taulafo Replacements:HK 16Ole Avei PR 17Logovi'i Mulipola LK 18Joe Tekori FL 19Afa Aioni SH 20Jeremy Su'a FH 21Ki AnufeFB 22Lolo Lui Coach: Stephen Betham FB 15Stuart HoggRW 14Sean LamontOC 13Joe Ansbro IC 12Matt ScottLW 11Tim VisserFH 10Greig LaidlawSH 9 Chris Cusiter N8 8 Richie Vernon OF 7 Ross RennieBF 6 Alasdair StrokoschRL 5 Alastair Kellock LL 4 Richie GrayTP 3 Euan MurrayHK 2 Ross Ford (c) LP 1 Ryan GrantReplacements:HK 16Scott Lawson PR 17Geoff CrossLK 18Tom Ryder FL 19Rob Harley SH 20Mike Blair FH 21Duncan WeirWG 22Max Evans Coach: Andy Robinson Touch judges: Ian Smith (Australia) Andrew Lees (Australia)
Originally, New Zealand referee Chris Pollock was meant to referee this match, but due to injury, Jaco Peyper of South Africa took over. He is the same referee who refereed both the Australia and the Fiji game. It was announced just 50 minutes before kick off that Nick De Luca was out of the match due to thigh strain, and would be replaced by Joe Ansbro.
Tour statistics PlayerPositionStartRepUnusedRepMinutesPlayedTriesConsPensDropsYellowcardsRedcardsTotalpointsRoss FordHooker3002210000000Dougie HallHooker00000000000Scott LawsonHooker021190000000Geoff CrossProp011140000000Ryan GrantProp3002400000000Moray LowProp00000000000Euan MurrayProp3002260000000Jon WelshProp00100000000Richie GrayLock3002380000000Alastair KellockLock3002300000000Tom RyderLock021120000000John BarclayFlanker2001380000000Rob HarleyFlanker010171000005Ross RennieFlanker3002400000000Alasdair StrokoschFlanker3002400000000Stuart McInallyNumber 800000000000Richie VernonNumber 8111850000000Mike BlairScrum-half2101540000000Chris CusiterScrum-half120860000000Greig LaidlawScrum-half30023716700038Duncan WeirFly-half01230000000Joe AnsbroCentre2001381000005Nick De LucaCentre2001600000000Alex DunbarCentre00000000000Alex GroveCentre00000000000Matt ScottCentre3002400000000Max EvansWing110840000000Sean LamontWing2101360000000Tim VisserWing20016020000010Tom BrownFullback010420000000Stuart HoggFullback3002400000000Penalty try-----1-----5Total-----66700063
See also 2012 mid-year rugby test series 2012 England rugby union tour of South Africa 2012 Wales rugby union tour of Australia 2012 Ireland rugby union tour of New Zealand 2012 France rugby union tour of Argentina History of rugby union matches between Fiji and Scotland History of rugby union matches between Samoa and Scotland History of rugby union matches between Australia and Scotland
References
External links 2012 Scotland rugby union tour of Australasia at ESPN