Second half flurry gives Ireland unconvincing win v Fiji

Ireland secured a 43-15 bonus-point victory over Fiji, setting up their upcoming clash against world champions South Africa. However, the match against Fiji fell short of the high standards set by Ireland's performance against Argentina. The team's sloppy play from their summer tour in Australia and New Zealand resurfaced, with three potential first-half tries disallowed.

Discipline issues also plagued Ireland as they struggled when pinned into their own 22, allowing Fiji to capitalize and score two tries in the opening half, with tries from Josua Tuisova and Peceli Yato. Ben Volavola added a penalty in the 40th minute. After the break, Ireland's performance improved significantly, with tries from Tommy O'Brien and Rob Baloucoune putting them 17-12 ahead.

Despite Fiji's resilience, Ireland dominated the scrum, providing a positive boost for the team. Jamie Osborne left the match early due to an arm injury, while James McNabney suffered a head injury and played only four minutes. The home side took the lead in the second half with a try from Rónan Kelleher, solidifying their 36-15 victory.