Ireland dig deep to beat Fiji in Junior World Championship

Daniel Ryan got Ireland off the mark after eleven minutes with a superb kick and chase from the Connacht and former St Michael’s winger to score his fifth try of the tournament

Ireland’s Daniel Ryan celebrates scoring a try with Christopher Barrett. Levan Verdzeuli/Inpho

Junior World Championship: Ireland 24 Fiji 19 

Ireland will take on Italy next Saturday bidding for ninth place at the Junior World Championship but only after digging deep to prevent a shock first ever loss to Fiji in the tournament.