Ireland rally after sluggish start to beat Fiji 43-15
Ireland beat Fiji 43-15 in Dublin, scoring 26 unanswered points after half-time to claim a bonus-point win and stay within a point of Nations Championship leaders France.
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Ireland scored 26 unanswered points in the second half to beat Fiji 43-15 in Dublin, earning a bonus point that keeps them in contention to top the Nations Championship’s northern hemisphere table.
The hosts led only 17-15 at half-time after a hesitant opening. Tommy O’Brien and Rob Baloucoune, who scored twice, crossed for Ireland, but Fiji stayed close through tries by Josua Tuisova and Peceli Yato and a Ben Volavola penalty.
Ireland took control after the break. Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter and O’Brien added tries, while Nick Timoney also crossed as the home side secured their seventh try of the match. Fiji, who had lost 54-17 to France the previous week, remain without a point in the competition.
The victory puts Ireland one point behind northern hemisphere leaders France. They face world champions South Africa in Dublin next week.
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