Ireland shake off sluggish start to brush aside Fiji
Summary
Ireland beat Fiji 43-15 in Dublin after leading 17-15 at half-time. Ireland scored 26 unanswered points in the second half to earn a bonus-point win and stay in contention to top the Nations Championship northern hemisphere table.Key Facts
- Tommy O'Brien and Robert Baloucoune each scored two tries for Ireland.
- Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter and Timoney also scored tries for Ireland.
- Josua Tuisova and Peceli Yato scored Fiji's tries.
- Ben Volavola kicked a penalty and converted one try for Fiji.
- Fiji led a competitive first half before Ireland pulled away after the break.
- Ireland remained one point behind France and behind England on points difference in the northern hemisphere standings.
- Ireland are due to play South Africa in Dublin next week.
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