Kearney wary of Fiji threat

Fiji could pose Ireland more problems than South Africa in Dublin on Saturday, Rob Kearney has warned.

Ireland thumped a sorry South Africa 38-3 in a record win over the Springboks at the Aviva Stadium last weekend.

Fiji lost out 19-10 to Italy in Rome on Saturday, but British and Irish Lion Kearney believes the Pacific Islanders could prove a tougher challenge than the below-par South Africans.

Flankers Jordi Murphy and Sean Reidy have joined Ireland’s squad, to offset Tommy O’donnell’s shoulder issue and Dan Leavy’s hamstring complaint.

Asked if the Fiji fixture could prove tougher than the South Africa encounter, Kearney replied: “Potentially. Fiji rested a few guys at the weekend, so they’re eyeing it up in some shape or form.

“We know the threats they have and some of their guys are playing as good as they have over the last few years.

“They’re definitely a team on the up and improving a huge amount. They look like much more of a well-coached side.”