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.
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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.
Furlong: I never even dreamed of captaining Ireland
Tadhg Furlong will take over the Irish captaincy for this weekend's visit of Fiji to the Aviva Stadium, and the Leinster tighthead says it's something he never believed would be possible.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's depth, Fiji changes and Munster at the Páirc
Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman join Neil Treacy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look back on Ireland's 19-16 win against South Africa.
Jack Conan hoping for a chance to shine against Fiji
Jack Conan is hoping he can get a "stop-start" season up and running this weekend, as Ireland welcome Fiji to the Aviva Stadium for the second of their Bank of Ireland Nations Series games.
Healy: I don't have a medal for a ranking
Even if Cian Healy's Test career ends at next year's World Cup, there's a real possibility that he could draw level, or even break Brian O'Driscoll's Irish record in the next 12 months.