Ireland v FijiIreland keep Grand Slam hopes alive with thrilling victory over Fiji

Eddie Jones' England are next up for the Irish in a fortnight as they look to continue their impressive Six Nations campaign.
Ireland kept their Grand Slam hopes alive with a thrilling 35-25 victory over Fiji in Dublin on Saturday.
The hosts were made to work hard for their win, with Fiji scoring three tries to Ireland's two. However, Ireland's clinical finishing and superior experience ultimately proved the difference.
Ireland opened the scoring through a Conor Murray try, but Fiji hit back through a converted try from Semi Radradra. Ireland then took a 22-10 lead into the break thanks to a Johnny Sexton penalty and a try from Garry Ringrose.
Fiji again reduced the deficit early in the second half, with a try from Josua Tuisova. However, Ireland responded with a try from Keith Earls to stretch their lead to 35-17.
Fiji scored a late consolation try through Kini Murimurivalu, but it was not enough to prevent Ireland from claiming a hard-fought victory.
The win takes Ireland to the top of the Six Nations table, with two wins from two. Fiji, meanwhile, remain bottom of the table after two defeats.
Ireland will now face England at Twickenham on February 26, while Fiji will travel to Scotland.

Ireland

15. Rob Kearney
14. Keith Earls
13. Garry Ringrose
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. Jacob Stockdale
10. Johnny Sexton
9. Conor Murray
8. Jack Conan
7. Josh van der Flier
6. Peter O'Mahony
5. Iain Henderson
4. Tadhg Beirne
3. Andrew Porter
2. Rob Herring
1. Cian Healy

Replacements:
16. Ronan Kelleher
17. Ed Byrne
18. John Ryan
19. James Ryan
20. Gavin Coombes
21. Kieran Marmion
22. Joey Carbery
23. Hugo Keenan

Fiji

15. Kini Murimurivalu
14. Josua Tuisova
13. Setareki Tuicuvu
12. Waisea Nacuqu
11. Semi Radradra
10. Ben Volavola
9. Frank Lomani
8. Viliame Mata
7. Mesulame Kunavula
6. Semi Kunatani
5. Leone Nakarawa
4. Api Ratuniyarawa
3. Manasa Saulo
2. Sam Matavesi
1. Peni Ravai

Replacements:
16. Tevita Ikanivere
17. James Ah You
18. Haereiti Hetet
19. Albert Tuisue
20. Ratuva Tavuyara
21. Teti Tela
22. Jiuta Wainiqolo
23. Jone Qovu

Scorers

Ireland:
Tries: Murray, Ringrose, Earls, Venter, Kleyn
Conversions: Sexton 3, Carbery
Penalties: Sexton 2

Fiji:
Tries: Radradra, Tuisova, Murimurivalu
Conversions: Volavola 2
Penalties: Volavola 2