Jake White warns Boks won't make same mistakes as Fiji against Ireland

The visitors put them to the pin of their collar by aping much of what the world champions will bring seven days down the line
Nick Timoney of Ireland in action against Fiji players Selestino Ravutaumada, left, and Kitiona Salawa during the Nations Championship match at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Nick Timoney of Ireland in action against Fiji players Selestino Ravutaumada, left, and Kitiona Salawa during the Nations Championship match at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Jake White, the Fiji head coach who guided South Africa to the 2007 World Cup title, believes his Fiji side has done Ireland a favour ahead of the Springbok visit to Dublin next week.

Andy Farrell’s side beat the Pacific islanders 43-15 after pulling away towards the end of the third quarter but the visitors put them to the pin of their collar by aping much of what the world champions will bring seven days down the line.

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