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Ireland v Fiji: James McNabney Set for Debut Off Bench as Andy Farrell Makes Seven Changes
Uncapped loose forward Esteban Capilla could make his debut after Oscar Jegou's injury as France keep Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack together.
- On Saturday, November 7, 2026, France defeated Fiji 54-17 in Lyon to reclaim the top spot in the Northern Hemisphere section of the Nations Championship. The victory featured eight tries for the hosts.
- During the 33rd minute, fly-half Romain Ntamack sustained a serious shoulder injury while stretching for a try, ruling him out for the remainder of the Nations Championship. The 27-year-old had just returned to the starting line-up.
- Scrum-Half Maxime Lucu assumed playmaking duties following Ntamack's exit, converting four tries during the second-half spree. Scoring contributions included Jean-Baptiste Gros and Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang, helping secure the dominant result.
- Facing world champions South Africa today, France coach Fabien Galthie confronts a significant tactical challenge without his top four fly-half options due to injury. The test kicks off at the Stade de France on November 13, 2026.
- France concludes the Nations Championship against Argentina on November 21, 2026, with remaining high-stakes matches determining tournament finalists. Galthie must manage depleted playmaker depth as his squad aims for the finals weekend at Twickenham.
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Ulsterman set for Ireland debut as Farrell names side for Fiji clash
Tadhg Beirne will once again captain Ireland this Saturday night when Andy Farrell’s side faces Fiji at the Aviva Stadium. After getting their November series off to a perfect start with a thrashing of Argentina, Farrell has made seven changes from the Pumas win to face Fiji, who lost 54-17 to France last Saturday night […]
Ireland v Fiji: James McNabney set for debut off bench as Andy Farrell makes seven changes
Ulster's James McNabney is poised to make his Ireland debut off the bench as head coach Andy Farrell makes seven changes for Saturday's Nations Championship match against Fiji.
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