Fiji player ratings:Â Fiji showed glimpses of their attacking flair but were ultimately outgunned by Ireland's structure and discipline.
Fiji co-captain Tevita Ikanivere says a series of landmark scalps of Test rugby’s leading nations has fuelled belief his in-form side can claim a historic first victory over Ireland.
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne has named his matchday squad for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series fixture against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Fiji player ratings: Fiji's performance in Cardiff was far from flawless, yet their unwavering heart and determination propelled them to a historic first Test victory at the Principality Stadium.
Fiji have welcomed back a host of their superstar players for their clash with Wales on Sunday at the Principality Stadium after being without them for the 57-17 loss to Scotland last week.Â
Duhan van der Merwe was also on the scoresheet in a 57-17 victory.
Fiji paid the price for a sluggish start and ill-discipline as they fell to a record defeat to Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in their opening match of the Autumn Nations Series.Â
Shorn of the majority of their Rugby World Cup 2023 stars, Fiji have named a starting XV exclusively drawn from Super Rugby outfit Fijian Drua.
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne has named four uncapped players in his 39-man squad, which also features a host of overseas stars for their Autumn Nations Series campaign.Â
“Japan has been very fast in the first 20 minutes. We tried to contain that with physicality,” said Fiji's captain, hooker Tevita Ikanivere.