Ireland warm up for South Africa clash by overcoming Fiji
Ireland's rugby team secured a 43-15 victory over Fiji in Dublin, overcoming a shaky start to maintain their position in the Nations Championship standings. The win serves as a final preparation for their upcoming high-stakes match against world champions South Africa.
Why it matters
The result keeps Ireland in contention for the Nations Championship final and tests their squad depth ahead of a major international showdown.
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Ireland warmed up for a showdown with world champions South Africa by labouring to a 43-15 Nations Championship victory over Fiji in Dublin.
The hosts had won all six previous Test matches between the sides but struggled for fluency and briefly trailed during an uncomfortable opening period at a subdued Aviva Stadium.
Robert Baloucoune scored twice in the first half for Andy Farrell’s men after quick-fire tries from Fiji pair Josua Tuisova and Peceli Yato overturned Tommy O’Brien’s early opener.
Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, O’Brien and Nick Timoney went over in the second half as Ireland eventually pulled clear to keep alive their hopes of reaching the Nations Championship final.
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