This is the sixth meeting of Ireland v Fiji, with the previous five victories going Ireland's way. However there opponents, at ninth in the world rankings, are a team on the up and will present a challenge to the new-look hosts
If the third fixture of Ireland's Autumn Series was always seen as the least important, there are plenty of reasons to counter that argument now.
Joey Carbery hasn't played for Ireland since, although he is playing overseas since the summer. Nick Timoney, Max Deegan and Robert Baloucoune are in the same boat, with only Timoney still involved in the squad. FIJI: V Karawalevu; J Wainiqolo, W Nayacalevu , J Tuisova, P Loganimasi; C Muntz, F Lomani; E Mawi, T Ikanivere, L Tagi; M Vocevoce, T Mayanavanua; R Derenalagi, K Salawa, E Canakaivata.Team news So there are Test debuts for Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy and Ulster flanker Cormac Izuchukwu, a first start for Sam Prendergast and a third Test start for Jamie Osborne.
In fact, for both Prendergast senior and Stockdale it should be a first cap since before last year's World Cup. Thomas Clarkson is also in line for his second cap after coming off the bench against Argentina eight days ago.
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