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Strong Fiji side eyes third consecutive win

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Fiji has named a strong side to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday but the Pacific Islanders will be without one of their superstars.

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Semi Radradra’s Nations Series came to an abrupt end following a ban after he received a red card in their victory over Wales twelve days ago.

Playing on the wing in Cardiff, the 32-year-old was initially only yellow carded by referee Luc Ramos following his shoulder-to-head, first-half collision with Welsh fullback Cameron Winnett.

The Fijians will be in high spirits going into the Ireland match after they defeated Wales 24-19 and then saw off Spain 33-19 last week.

The starting XV features Eroni Mawi, Tevita Ikanivere, and Luke Tagi forming a powerful front row. Mesake Vocevoce and Temo Mayanavanua will combine in the second row, while a dynamic back row sees Meli Derenalagi, Kitione Salawa, and Elia Canakaivata lining up.

Fiji: 15 Vuate Karawalevu, 14 Jiuta Wainiqolo, 13 Waisea Nayacalevu (captain), 12 Josua Tuisova, 11 Ponipate Loganimasi, 10 Caleb Muntz, 9 Frank Lomani, 8 Elia Canakaivata, 7 Kitione Salawa, 6 Meli Derenalagai, 5 Temo Mayanavunua, 4 Mesake Vocevoce, 3 Luke Tagi, 2 Tevita Ikanivere, 1 Eroni Mawi
Replacements: 16 Sam Matavesi, 17 Haereiti Hetet, 18 Samu Tawake, 19 Setareki Turagacoke, 20 Albert Tuisue, 21 Peni Matawalu, 22 Vilimoni Botitu, 23 Sireli Maqala

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Date: Saturday, November 23
Venue: Landsdowne Road, Dublin
Kick-off: 15.10 (15.10 GMT; 03.10 Sunday, November 24 Fiji time)
Referee: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
Assistant Referees: Matthew Carley (England) & Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
TMO: Mike Adamson (Scotland)

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