Ireland Secures 52-17 Victory Over Fiji

Ireland achieved a decisive 52-17 victory over Fiji at Aviva Stadium, showcasing their dominance with eight tries despite a shaky start. Sam Prendergast, making his debut, initially struggled but grew into the game, contributing significantly to the win with a cross-field kick leading to Mack Hansen's try and scoring five conversions for a total of 10 points. Gus McCarthy also impressed on his debut, assisting multiple tries and scoring one himself. The Irish team capitalized on Fiji's ill-discipline, which saw them concede 11 penalties in the first half alone. With this win, Ireland aims to build momentum ahead of their upcoming match against Australia, coached by former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt. The victory marks a much-needed turnaround after previous close contests in the autumn series.