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Gus McCarthy plows over from the maul to cap off a brilliant debut at hooker. But Fiji go marching up in the next attack and the brilliant Caleb Muntz releases the vital pass to Satareki Turagacoke for a simple run through to get Fiji’s first try of the game.5 mins ago 4:52PM 62 mins: Ireland 35-10 Fiji
Aki races through after gathering a Gus McCarthy pass. The TMO was called briefly to make sure there was no obstruction, and the replay shows nothing is afoot. Good string of passes and McCarthy times his final pass brilliantly to allow Aki fly through for Ireland’s fifth try.Better success at the second time of asking and Casey releases to start up an Ireland attack. They make great ground, and have a chance to create something from a lineout.
Ireland go on the maul which ends in an offside call against Fiji’s Josua Tuisova. Ireland will reset for another go.1 hr ago 3:48PM 28 mins: Ireland 14-3 Fiji Ireland almost in there for a third try after a super pass from Stockdale to Hansen. But the Connacht man fumbles possession so Fiji get the ball back again.Good kick from Caleb Muntz to push Ireland back to the halfway line.Ireland make a great break through Craig Casey and some brilliant passing puts them well inside Fiji territory. Mack Hansen sends a pass out wide to Cormac Izuchukwu for the try but it’s forward. A let off for Fiji.
With Prendergast off, the kicking duties pass to Craig Casey and it’s a simple swipe over the bar to double Ireland’s advantage.Super line break from Robbie Henshaw after gathering a pass from his old Connacht teammate Bundee Aki. Ireland now have a penalty in an inviting position.Update on Prendergast’s sin-bin: the yellow card will remain a yellow so the Leinster out-half will come back onto the field soon.Sam Prendergast off with a bunker review for a high challenge.
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