Ireland v Fiji: Kick-off time, TV channel and team news

The Flying Fijians face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Ireland's 19-game home winning streak was ended by New Zealand two weeks ago, but they were bolstered by a well-needed victory over Argentina last Friday, albeit a tight one.

This fixture against Fiji will be just the sixth meeting between the two sides, with Ireland having won every one of those encounters. They last played each other in 2022, where Ireland won 35-17 in Dublin.

Fiji are coming off the back of a 33-19 win over Spain, although they will be most impressed with their epic victory against Wales at the Principality Stadium earlier in the month.

Here's everything you need to know about Ireland v Fiji.

What time is Ireland v Fiji kick-off?

Ireland v Fiji kicks off at 3.10pm on Saturday, November 23, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

What TV channel is Ireland v Fiji on?

Ireland v Fiji is being shown live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 3pm and concludes at 5.15pm.

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The rugby Autumn Internationals are under way.

All 21 fixtures will be broadcast exclusively on TNT Sports, which is available for £30.99 on a rolling monthly basis with Discovery+ Premium and also includes the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, boxing, NBA, and WWE.

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What about live-streaming?

Ireland v Fiji is being live-streamed on Discovery+

You must have an active TNT Sports subscription, which is available for £30.99 on a rolling monthly basis with Discovery+ Premium and also includes the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, boxing, WWE and NBA.

What's the team news?

Ireland XV: Jamie Osbourne; Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, Jacob Stockdale; Sam Prendergast, Craig Casey; Andrew Porter, Gus McCarthy, Finlay Bealham, Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne, Cormac Izuchukwu, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris.

Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Tom O'Toole, Thomas Clarkson, Iain Henderson, Cian Prendergast, Conor Murray, Ciaran Frawley, Stuart McCloskey.

Fiji XV: V Karawalevu; J Wainiqolo, W Nayacalevu (co-capt), J Tuisova, P Loganimasi; C Muntz, F Lomani; E Mawi, T Ikanivere (co-capt); L Tagi; M Vocevoce, T Mayanavanua; R Derenalagi, K Salawa, E Canakaivata.

Replacements: S Matavesi, H Hetet, S Tawake, S Turagacoke, A Tuisue, P Matawalu, V Botitu, S Maqala.

What have the coaches said?

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell speaking about Ulster back row Izuchukwu: "He’s been in around our squad for a while now. The Emerging Ireland tour, the first tour, was when we first came across him. But the difference between the first tour and the second tour was like chalk and cheese. He was young on that first one but his ability, his point of difference with the maturity – he deserves a chance to show us what he’s got."

Fiji head coach Mick Byrne:"I think, you know, Andy wasn’t happy," he said, speaking about Ireland's autumn series so far.

"Publicly he wants to see a big improvement. So we have to be ready for that."