Ireland v Fiji result: Irish claim thumping autumn international victory

There are Ireland debuts for Ulster back-row Cormac Izuchukwu and Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy whilst fly-half Sam Prendergast makes his first start. Jacob Stockdale makes his first start for Ireland since their World Cup warm-up match against Samoa in August 2023. Bundee Aki returns to the line-up after being left out of the squad against Argentina but there is still no Tadhg Furlong, who has yet to feature during this month’s action due to injury.

Ireland starting XV: 1 Andrew Porter, 2 Gus McCarthy, 3 Finlay Bealham; 4 Joe McCarthy, 5 Tadhg Beirne; 6 Cormac Izuchukwu, 7 Josh van der Flier, 8 Caelan Doris (captain); 9 Craig Casey, 10 Sam Prendergast; 11 Jacob Stockdale, 12 Bundee Aki, 13 Robbie Henshaw, 14 Mack Hansen; 15 Jamie Osborne.

Replacements: 16 Ronan Kelleher, 17 Tom O’Toole, 18 Tom Clarkson, 19 Iain Henderson, 20 Cian Prendergast; 21 Conor Murray, 22 Ciaran Frawley, 23 Stuart McCloskey.

Former Bristol man Semi Radradra is suspended after his red card against Wales. Sale centre Waisea Nayacalevu co-captains the side. Saracens prop Eroni Mawi and Northampton lock Temo Mayanavanua also start.

Fiji starting XV: 1 Eroni Mawi, 2 Tevita Ikanivere (co-captain), 3 Luke Tagi; 4 Mesake Vocevoce, 5 Temo Mayanavanua; 6 Meli Derenelagi, 7 Kitione Salawa, 8 Elia Canakaivata; 9 Frank Lomani, 10 Caleb Muntz; 11 Ponepati Loganimasi, 12 Josua Tuisova, 13 Waisea Nayacalevu (co-captain), 14 Jiuta Wainiqolo; 15 Vuate Karawalevu.

Replacements: 16 Sam Matavesi, 17 Haereiti Hetet, 18 Samu Tawake, 19 Setareki Turagacoke, 20 Albert Tuisue; 21 Peni Matawalu, 22 Vilimoni Botitu, 23 Sireli Maqala.