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New Flying Fijians coach Jake White has raised some questions the team will need “to sit down and talk about."


Don't miss your chance to see the world’s best rugby teams take centre stage 5-6 December in Cape Town.
Ireland v Fiji
Nations Championship - Round 5
Last 5 Games
Last 2 Meetings
Don't miss your chance to see the world’s best rugby teams take centre stage 5-6 December in Cape Town.
Ireland v Fiji
Nations Championship - Round 5
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Robert Baloucoune
Nick Timoney
Stuart McCloskey
Josh Van der Flier
Robert Baloucoune
Tommy O'Brien
Jiuta Wainiqolo
Frank Lomani
Don't miss your chance to see the world’s best rugby teams take centre stage 5-6 December in Cape Town.
Don't miss your chance to see the world’s best rugby teams take centre stage 5-6 December in Cape Town.
Don't miss your chance to see the world’s best rugby teams take centre stage 5-6 December in Cape Town.
Don't miss your chance to see the world’s best rugby teams take centre stage 5-6 December in Cape Town.
Don't miss your chance to see the world’s best rugby teams take centre stage 5-6 December in Cape Town.
Don't miss your chance to see the world’s best rugby teams take centre stage 5-6 December in Cape Town.
Don't miss your chance to see the world’s best rugby teams take centre stage 5-6 December in Cape Town.
Don't miss your chance to see the world’s best rugby teams take centre stage 5-6 December in Cape Town.
Don't miss your chance to see the world’s best rugby teams take centre stage 5-6 December in Cape Town.
Ireland face off against Fiji in Nations Championship Round 5 on Sat 14th November 2026 at Aviva Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:10. In South Africa it’s at 22:10 SAST, 09:10 NZST in New Zealand, 07:10 AEST in Australia and 12:10 EST in the US.
Ireland won the last encounter but Ireland are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture, Ireland sits at 3 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Fiji holds 9.
The two sides are separated by 6 places in the rankings with Ireland in position 3 and Fiji in position 9 as such Ireland are favourites on paper.
The official squads for Ireland vs Fiji will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
New Flying Fijians coach Jake White has raised some questions the team will need “to sit down and talk about."
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Ah a shame how this is gonna go
Official's?