Tuculet’s nifty fifty
WING Darren Sweetnam scored his first international try as a second-string Ireland survived a massive scare in Dublin.
Number eight Jack Conan and wing Dave Kearney also scored tries for the hosts, who had made 13 changes from the side that thrashed South Africa 38-3 the week before.
Fiji showed guts in defence and confidence in attack as they managed tries through scrum-half Henry Seniloli and wing Timoci Nagusa, with flyhalf Ben Volavola adding two conversions and two penalties.
Fiji botched two chances to score as their handling let them down close to the Ireland line before substitute Ian Keatley kicked the winning penalty eight minutes from the end. Italy 15 Argentina 31
ARGENTINA scored two tries in the last 10 minutes to claim victory in a see-saw test.
The lead changed NINE times and Italy led 15-14 on the hour before the Pumas broke loose in the last 20 minutes with converted tries by Marcos Kremer and Joaquin Tuculet.
Sebastian Cancelliere scored the other try for Argentina in the first half.
Italy’s points came from four Carlo Canna penalties and a drop goal from Marcello Violi.
Juan Martin Hernandez converted one penalty for Argentina while Nicolas Sanchez scored 13 points from three penalties and two conversions.
Tuculet scored on his 50th appearance for his country as they extended an unbeaten run against Italy which goes back to 2008. HAPPY: Dan Lydiate WALES huffed and puffed their way to an unconvincing victory over Six Nations wannabes Georgia after being pushed to the limit.
Head coach Warren Gatland made 14 changes to face the world’s 12th-ranked team, and it showed signs of backfiring spectacularly during a second half that Georgia dominated at the Principality Stadium.
Wales ultimately prevailed through MAY DAY: Jonny May goes over for a try to put a broad smile on the face of England coach Eddie Jones (above)