Is Ireland v Fiji on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations Championship
Ireland will continue their push for top spot in the northern hemisphere pool of the Nations Championship as they take on Fiji in Dublin.
- Fiji XV: 1 Peni Ravai, 2 Tevita Ikannivere, 3 Luke Tagi; 4 Joseva Tamani, 5 Isoa Nasilasila; 6 Mesake Vocevoce, 7 Lekima Tagitagivalu, 8 Peceli Yato (capt.); 9 Frank Lomani, 10 Ben Volavola; 11 Jiuta Wainiqolo, 12 Josua Tuisova, 13 Setareki Bituniyata, 14 Selestino Ravutaumada; 15 Ponipate Loganimasi.
- Andy Farrell’s side kicked off their November with a good win against Argentina last Friday, with an encounter with South Africa next week looming as the defining test of their autumn.
- They will be wary, though, of a Fiji side that showed some encouraging signs in defeat to France as they continue to bed in under new coach Jake White.
Ireland vs Fiji is due to kick off at 8.10pm GMT on Saturday 14 November at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Ireland XV: 1 Andrew Porter, 2 Ronan Kelleher, 3 Tadhg Furlong; 4 James Ryan, 5 Tadhg Beirne (capt.); 6 Ryan Baird, 7 Josh van der Flier, 8 Nick Timoney; 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 10 Sam Prendergast; 11 Tommy O’Brien, 12 Bundee Aki, 13 Jamie Osborne, 14 Robert Baloucoune; 15 Mack Hansen.
- Team news With Sean Jansen joining Caelan Doris and Jack Conan on the sidelines, Nick Timoney moves to the problem position of No 8 for Ireland.
- Fiji also make a number of changes as recently-installed head coach Jake White continues to explore the depth of his squad.
- Josh van der Flier is a handy addition on the openside in his stead, while Tadhg Beirne takes over the captaincy from Dan Sheehan, who is working through return-to-play protocols after a concussion.
- Outside centre Setareki Bituniyata makes a 15-a-side international debut at the age of 31 having gone been named ProD2 player of the season after a standout campaign for Provence last year.
- Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on ITV1, with coverage from 7.30pm GMT.
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