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Ireland will continue their push for top spot in the northern hemisphere pool of the Nations Championship as they take on Fiji in Dublin.
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.
The veteran South African coach will be hoping to mastermind a shock as the Pacific Islanders take on a rotated Irish team.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Ireland vs Fiji is due to kick off at 8.10pm GMT on Saturday 14 November at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on ITV1, with coverage from 7.30pm GMT. A live stream will be available via ITVX.
With Sean Jansen joining Caelan Doris and Jack Conan on the sidelines, Nick Timoney moves to the problem position of No 8 for Ireland. 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.
Mack Hansen moves to full-back in a tweaked backline as Jamison Gibson-Park, Tommy O’Brien, Bundee Aki and Jamie Osborne all come in. Among the replacements, an Ireland debut awaits James McNabney of Ulster.
Fiji also make a number of changes as recently-installed head coach Jake White continues to explore the depth of his squad. Veteran fly half Ben Volavola is brought in to steer the ship while stalwart back rower Peceli Yato leads the side from No 8.
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. Salesi Rayasi is out injured.