Ireland vs Fiji LIVE rugby: Result and reaction from autumn international as Ireland cruise to win
Ireland 35-17 Fiji: Nick Timoney scored twice as Ireland ran in five tries against their 14-man opponents
Ireland convincingly beat 14-man Fiji in Dublin as they ran in five tries during a 35-17 win.
Nick Timoney went over twice, while Robert Baloucoune, Mack Hansen and Cian Healy also dotted down for the hosts. Fiji showed flashes of their ability with two superb scores from Kalaveti Ravouvou and Simione Kuruvoli but Albert Tuisue’s red card for a high hit on Joey Carbery ended any realistic chance of victory.
Last week, Ireland showcased why they are the number one side in the world with a hard-fought win over world champions South Africa. Fiji didn’t pose the same test but the hosts were clinical enough when they needed to be.
Andy Farrell made wholesale changes to his team with a further Test against Australia to come next weekend and some of the new faces laid down a marker as the like of Timoney, Kieran Treadwell and Stuart McCloskey all shone to give their coach something to think about.
Relive the action as Ireland beat Fiji in Dublin:
France 30-26 South Africa
What a Test match we were treated to and it was France who came out on top in the end.
Siya Kolisi discusses South Africa’s defeat
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has chatted to Prime Video about his side’s narrow defeat.
“It's tough,” he said. “The boys played well at times, we made a couple of msitakes and they capitalised. It was an amazing crowd and the French team played really well.
“We plan for it [having a man sent off]. Anything can happen. We gave it our all and we’re not going to make excuses, no matter what. That's what we did.
“It could have gone either way. They played well, well done to them. You go to your preparation when everything gets tough. We'll learn from this. We would have loved to win but they came out on top.”
Gregory Alldritt reflects on victory
Gregory Alldritt talked to Prime Video straight after that unbelievable win.
“We knew it would be a really difficult game,” he said. “The Springboks are one of the most physical teams in world rugby and they proved it today. We had lots of injuries, Antoine’s red card.
“It was a big win and thanks to the amazing crowd tonight
“Our gameplan is not based on one guy, it’s based on the team. So after Antoine was sent off, we keep going, we don't stop playing, just need to find some solutions
“Both teams did a great match. We were at home, and the incredible crowd made a difference. A phenomenal crowd.”
France 30-26 South Africa
Here’s the moment France won a remarkable Test match
WATCH: Falatea over for key try
Here was the crucial try from France. They managed to milk their lead successfully after this. Incredible stuff.
FULL-TIME! France 30-26 South Africa
What a Test match! Somehow France come out on top. Stade Velodrome rocking, French winning streak extended as both teams have a man sent off. Unbelievable!
France 30-26 South Africa, 80 mins
THEY’VE DONE IT! France kick the ball dead and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. 12 wins in a row!
France 30-26 South Africa, 79 mins
South Africa claim the kick-off and are in France territory. But Moefana pilfer the ball - what a turnover. 25 seconds left for France to hold on.
PEN! FRANCE 30-26 South Africa (Ramos, 78 mins)
Ramos eats up every second he can and thumps the penalty through! A four-point lead and 90 seconds left
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