Robert Baloucoune runs in to score his first try

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Andy Farrell admitted that Ireland made too many errors as they warmed up for a showdown with world champions South Africa by labouring to a Nations Championship victory over Fiji in Dublin.

The hosts had won all six previous Test matches between the sides but struggled for fluency and briefly trailed during an uncomfortable opening period at a subdued Aviva Stadium.

Robert Baloucoune scored twice in the first half for Farrell’s men after quick-fire tries from Fiji pair Josua Tuisova and Peceli Yato overturned Tommy O’Brien’s early opener.

How about this! 😲

Incredible break from Jiuta Wainiqolo, and he feeds Peceli Yato who moments before was being seen to by the medic to go over for the try.…