Ireland improve to thrash Fiji as Gus McCarthy registers debut try - Andy Farrell's much-changed side produce an emphatic victory in Dublin after slow start to the Autumn Nations Series

Gus McCarthy claimed a debut try and Mack Hansen touched down twice as Ireland set aside their unconvincing start to the autumn to ease to a 52-17 win over Fiji in Dublin.Andy Farrell’s much-changed side were seeking an improved performance in their third outing of the month following a sobering defeat by New Zealand and a narrow success over Argentina.

Ireland delivered a commanding 52-17 victory over Fiji at the Aviva Stadium, with eight tries highlighting their performance. Debutant hooker Gus McCarthy was among the standout players. Despite early setbacks in the series,

Leinster Academy hooker Gus McCarthy and Ulster forward Cormac Izuchukwu will make their debuts for Ireland against Fiji on Saturday.

Sam Prendergast set to make his first international start while Jamie Osborne looks like getting a run at fullback

Gus McCarthy and Coramc Izuchukwu are to make their debuts for Ireland as they have been named to start against Fiji in the Aviva stadium on Saturday. McCarthy will start at hooker, while Izuchukwu will start at flanker for Ireland, as Andy Farrell makes a number of changes from the side who defeated Argentina.

Ireland's fresh charges gave coach Andy Farrell options to ponder for the autumn rugby closer against Australia after they comfortably handled Fiji 52-17 on Saturday. All eight Ireland tries came off set plays,