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‘We’ve got to make sure we don’t waste one of those eight opportunities’ — World Cup at forefront of Andy Farrell’s mind

Strength of Ireland selection for Fiji clash reflects desire to test squad resilience ahead of next year’s trip to Australia

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell before his side’s win over Argentina

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell before his side’s win over Argentina  © Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

With only eight Tests remaining from now until next year’s World Cup warm-up games, Andy Farrell has admitted his team selection for tomorrow’s Nations Championship clash with Fiji at the Aviva Stadium (8.10) was influenced by what’s coming down the line.

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