Ireland beat Fiji 43-15 ahead of South Africa clash
Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 15 Nov, 06:49 · Archive
Ireland defeated Fiji 43-15 in the Nations Championship in Dublin, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the final before facing South Africa next week.
Ireland defeated Fiji 43-15 in the Nations Championship in Dublin on Saturday. The hosts had won all six previous Test matches between the sides but struggled for fluency during an uncomfortable opening period at Aviva Stadium.
Tommy O'Brien crossed for Ireland in the eighth minute, but quick-fire tries from Fiji's Josua Tuisova and Peceli Yato, along with a Ben Volavola penalty, put the visitors ahead at half-time. Robert Baloucoune scored twice in the first half for Ireland to give them a 17-15 lead, but Fiji remained firmly in the contest.
Ireland dominated the second half, scoring 26 unanswered points. Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, O'Brien again and Nick Timoney crossed the line. The bonus-point victory leaves Ireland level on 20 points with second-placed England in the northern hemisphere standings, one point behind leaders France.
Head coach Andy Farrell made seven personnel changes and two positional switches from the previous week's 42-12 win over Argentina. Fiji head coach Jake White said his side "did Ireland a favour" by exposing weaknesses in their play. "If they play like that against South Africa they're going to be up against it," White said. "South Africa will take the chances that we had."
Ireland must now beat South Africa in Dublin next weekend and hope France and England falter in Saturday's matches to secure a place in the Nations Championship final at Twickenham on 29 November.
How it is being reported
- Fiji 'did Ireland a favour' before South Africa gameFormer South Africa head coach Jake White says his Fiji side "did Ireland a favour" in Saturday's Nations Championship match before they face the Springboks in Dublin next week.BBC News · 15 Nov, 00:29
- Jake White feels Fiji gave timely warning to Ireland ahead of South Africa clashIreland struggled for fluency and briefly trailed during an uncomfortable opening period before running out 43-15 victors.Independent Sport · 15 Nov, 00:26
- Watch: Seven-try Ireland secure win over FijiWatch the tries as Ireland secure a 43-15 victory over Fiji in the Nations Championship in Dublin.BBC News · 14 Nov, 22:53
- Ireland overcome Fiji ahead of South Africa showdownIreland beat Fiji 43-15 in Dublin in the Nations Championship.Sky Sports · 14 Nov, 22:42
- Ireland warm up for South Africa clash by overcoming FijiAndy Farrell’s side endured an uncomfortable opening period before moving clear in the season half.Independent Sport · 14 Nov, 22:41
- Ireland shake off sluggish start to brush aside FijiIreland recover from a sluggish first-half performance to wear down spirited Fiji and keep alive their hopes of topping the Nations Championship northern hemisphere table.BBC News · 14 Nov, 22:22
In this story: Ireland · Fiji · South Africa · Andy Farrell · Jake White · Robert Baloucoune · Tommy O'Brien · France
This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem · Corrections log
Comments (0)