Easterby dismisses Cotter's 'training session' remark
Ireland insist they will afford Fiji the same respect as South Africa and Australia following provocative comments from their coach Vern Cotter.
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Cotter: Ireland treating Fiji Test as 'training session'
Fiji boss Vern Cotter has suggested Saturday's Test match in Dublin is nothing more than a "training session" to hosts Ireland due to their focus being on greater challenges.
Ireland v Fiji: All you need to know
Ireland face Fiji for the just the fifth time on Saturday as Andy Farrell's side look to build on their impressive win over world champions South Africa and claim an 11th successive home victory.
Ireland 'banged up' after Boks battle, says Farrell
Andy Farrell revealed he is counting the cost of Ireland's bruising victory over world champions South Africa after omitting a host of big names from his squad for Saturday's clash with Fiji.
Ireland make nine changes for Fiji test as Henshaw returns
DUBLIN : Ireland made nine changes to the side that beat South Africa last weekend for Saturday's visit of Fiji, with centre Robbie Henshaw fit again, Jeremy Loughman handed a debut and fellow prop Tadhg Furlong captaining the side for the first time.
Jeremy Loughman to make Ireland debut as Andy Farrell rings changes for Fiji
Jeremy Loughman will make his Ireland debut against Fiji on Saturday as Andy Farrell makes nine changes to his starting line-up.
'I think it's an inspiration' - Tadhg Furlong hoping to do 'our people' proud as captain
"Wait until you see the team sheet and you'll know why I'm captain," Tadhg Furlong laughed.
'I thought I broke my forearm' - Stuart McCloskey set to return after injury relief
The sight of Stuart McCloskey trudging off the pitch after just 28 minutes against South Africa, with his arm held in his jersey as a makeshift sling, was a disheartening one to see.