Fiji banking on man-mountain Josua Tuisova to make his mark against Ireland

Injuries informed Fiji head coach Jake White’s selection for the Nations Championship match against Ireland, to a degree. He has been denied the services of brilliant Bordeaux-Bègles fullback Salesi Rayasi and two backrows in flanker Pita Gus Sowakula and number eight Nathan Hughes.

White has kept just six of the starting team from the 54-17 defeat to France in Lyon for Saturday night’s clash at the Aviva Stadium (8.10pm). Wingers Selestino Ravutaumada of Racing 92 and Lyon’s Jiuta Wainiqolo are the only players retained in the backline.