Fiji 'did Ireland a favour' before South Africa game
Summary
Ireland beat Fiji 43-15 in Dublin, pulling away after leading 17-15 at halftime. Fiji coach Jake White said Ireland would need to improve before facing South Africa next week; Ireland coach Andy Farrell said his team had learned lessons from the match.Key Facts
- Ireland scored 26 unanswered points in the second half against Fiji.
- Fiji coach Jake White said Ireland could struggle against South Africa if they play as they did against Fiji.
- Farrell said the final score flattered Ireland, despite the team working for its points.
- White criticized Fiji for choosing a tap penalty instead of a scrum when the match was close.
- White said South Africa would likely seek to exploit scrum and line-out opportunities near the try line.
- Ulster back-row player James McNabney made his Ireland debut as a substitute and left the match with a head injury.
- McNabney will miss Ireland's match against South Africa next week.
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