Ireland survive a Fijian fright

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Ireland survived a second half comeback to record their fourth victory over Fiji in their second test in the Guinness Series.

Ireland made a bright start and were first on the scoreboard through Darren Sweetnam. The Munsterman followed up a Joey Carbery break to score the first try. Ben Volavola converted a penalty for Fiji after the 20 minute mark to make it a two-point game.

The forwards were disjointed in the first 25 minutes, but Dave Kearney scored Ireland’s second try after good work from Stuart McCloskey. The Ulster centre had a solid outing providing some deft touches including a no-look pass which released Andrew Conway in the second half. Kearney thought he crossed for a second score after the half hour mark, however the try was ruled out after Conway knocked it on.

A loose Fijian pass was picked up by Jack Conan who crossed for Ireland’s third try on 33 minutes but Fiji struck back with a try of their own on the half time whistle. Nemani Nadolo gathered his own . . .

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