Ireland Defeats Fiji 52-17 in Dublin

In a recent match, Ireland defeated Fiji 52-17, with Fiji's head coach Mick Byrne voicing his displeasure over referee Hollie Davidson's decision not to upgrade Ireland's Sam Prendergast's early yellow card to a red after a high tackle on Kitione Salawa. Byrne expressed that Prendergast was fortunate to remain on the field, suggesting the referee's bias due to Prendergast wearing a green jersey. Despite this controversy, Ireland's coach Andy Farrell defended the yellow card decision as 'harsh', noting Prendergast's overall performance was commendable. The match saw a strong showing from Ireland, including notable contributions from debutants and established players alike. Byrne acknowledged Fiji's own discipline issues, leading to 17 penalties, and emphasized the need for improvement. Ultimately, he accepted responsibility for his team's shortcomings while recognizing Ireland's prowess on the field.