Andy Farrell aware Ireland are viewed as ‘vulnerable’ by Fiji

Ireland boss Andy Farrell admits his players are well aware they are viewed as “vulnerable” by weekend opponents Fiji.

The Six Nations champions have made an unconvincing start to the autumn, scraping a nervy 22-19 victory over Argentina following a dispiriting 23-13 defeat to New Zealand.

Fiji have lost each of the past five meetings between the nations but arrived in Dublin optimistic of claiming another scalp on the back of wins over England, Australia and Wales during the past 15 months.

Earlier this week, visiting scrum-half Frank Lomani spoke candidly to the media about sensing an opportunity to topple Ireland, who have slipped off the top of the world rankings this month.

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