Ireland Wolfhounds v Fiji Match Reports
Ireland Wolfhounds scored eight tries, including a hat-trick from winger Craig Gilroy, as they overpowered Fiji 53-0 at Thomond Park. A selection of match reports is listed below:
- BBC: Ireland XV 53-0 Fiji
- Guardian: Ireland XV demolish Fiji after Craig Gilroy stakes claim with three tries
- Telegraph: Ireland XV 53 Fiji 0: match report
- Sky Sports: Craig Gilroy scored a hat-trick as an Ireland XV beat Fiji 53-0
- RTE: Hat-trick for Gilroy as Ireland hammer Fiji
- Irish Times: Bright young things light up Thomond
Ireland Wolfhounds v Fiji Match Statistics
Ireland Wolfhounds (29) 53
Tries: Gilroy 3, McFadden 2, Cronin, Cave, L Marshall
Conversions: Jackson 5
Penalties: Jackson
Fiji (0) 0
Man of the Match: Craig Gilroy (Ireland)
Ireland XV Team Line-up
Forwards
- 1. David Kilcoyne
- 2. Sean Cronin
- 3. Mike Ross
- 4. Donncha O'Callaghan
- 5. Dan Tuohy
- 6. Iain Henderson
- 7. John Muldoon
- 8. Jamie Heaslip (Captain)
Backs
- 9. Conor Murray
- 10. Paddy Jackson
- 11. Craig Gilroy
- 12. Luke Marshall
- 13. Darren Cave
- 14. Fergus McFadden
- 15. Denis Hurley
Replacements
- 16. Richardt Strauss
- 17. Cian Healy
- 18. Michael Bent
- 19. Donncha Ryan
- 20. Chris Henry
- 21. Paul Marshall
- 22. Jonathan Sexton
- 23. Simon Zebo
Fiji Team Line-up
Forwards
- 1. Jerry Y Anuyanutawa
- 2. Viliame Veikoso
- 3. Deacon Manu
- 4. Leone Nakarawa
- 5. Api Naikatini
- 6. Iliesa Ratuva
- 7. Malakai Ravulo
- 8. Nemani Nagusa
Backs
- 9. Nicola Matawalu
- 10. Jonetani Ralulu
- 11. Watisoni Votu
- 12. Josh Matavesi
- 13. Vereniki Govena
- 14. Simeli Koniferedi
- 15. Metuisela Talebula
Replacements
- 16. Tuapati Talemaitoga
- 17. Manasa Saulo
- 18. Setefano Somoca
- 19. Apisai Ratuniyarawa
- 20. Jovili Domolailai
- 21. Kelemedi Bola
- 22. Ravai Fatiaki
- 23. Timoci Matanavou