Ireland vs Fiji LIVE rugby: Latest updates from Autumn internationals

Ireland host Fiji this afternoon having showcased why they are the number one side in the world with well-fought win over world champions South Africa last weekend. They beat the Springboks 19-16 in a close encounter that saw the sides tied 6-6 at half-time. Ireland then took the lead with tries from Josh van der Flier and Mack Hansen in the second half before the Springboks responded through Franco Mostert and Kurt-Lee Arendse. Yet, Johnny Sexton’s third successful penalty kick secured a hard-fought victory for Ireland.Andy Farrell has been forced to make wholesale changes to his team ahead of the visit of Fiji, with a further Test against Australia to come next weekend. The Ireland head coach has called on those coming into his side to make the most of the opportunity, with the World Cup now less than 12 months away.Fiji, meanwhile, were beaten 28-12 by Scotland at Murrayfield and face a tough ask against the world’s top sides, even though Ireland have been forced into those changes. Fiji head coach Fern Cotter has talked down the prospect shocking the hosts, suggesting the game is a learning exercise opposed to a genuine contest.Follow the action as Ireland take on Fiji in Dublin:Kick off is 1pm at Aviva Stadium in DublinIreland forced into wholesale changes after win over South AfricaFiji beaten 28-12 by Scotland last time out1668255070England captain Sarah Hunter saluted a ‘special group’ of Red Roses after the heartbreak of World Cup final defeat against New Zealand.Despite facing the tournament hosts in front of a sold-out Eden Park a player down, Hunter was convinced her side, who led for much of the match, would find a way to come out on top.Tournament hosts New Zealand clung on for a 34-31 at Eden Park against an England side reduced to 14 after 18 minutes.Harry Latham-Coyle12 November 2022 12:111668255020Just before we get going in Ireland, there has already been one thrilling game of rugby today, with England and New Zealand delivering a World Cup final to remember at Eden Park. New Zealand 34-31 England: The Red Roses fall just short as the Black Ferns triumph once moreHarry Latham-Coyle12 November 2022 12:101668254557A very good afternoon. It’s the second week proper of the Autumn Nations Series and another long, enticing weekend of international rugby ahead.The action begins in Dublin, where Fiji are in town hoping to cause a shock against a changed Irish side, with kick off an hour or so away.Harry Latham-Coyle12 November 2022 12:02