Fijians all but end Ireland’s World Cup dream after bruising encounter

Ireland 14 Fiji 32

Ireland were in touch at half-time when they trailed 12-4 but they conceded four second-half tries and will now need to beat England on Saturday to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.

Winger Akuila Uate produced a strong finish to open the scoring on nine minutes and Ireland had barely recovered when full-back Kevin Naiqama beat two flat-footed defenders to cross for a second. Centre Wes Naiqama converted his brother’s try.