Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is encouraged by how his much-changed side "controlled the game" in their 52-17 win over Fiji.

The best is yet to come,” said Farrell. “It has to be. We’re playing against a buoyant Australian side that play some really nice rugby, but the week’s going to be a special one for us. “It’s going to be a marked game for the 150th anniversary.

Fiji may not have followed through on the notion that Ireland were “vulnerable” but Saturday’s third Autumn Nations Series match still gave Andy Farrell’s side more to think about – and work on - ahead of next week’s clash with Australia.

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Ireland continue their Autumn Nations Series this afternoon as they take on Fiji in Dublin. Andy Farrell’s side have yet to hit top form in the current campaign, largely flat in an opening defeat to New Zealand before doing just about enough to beat Argentina 22-19 last week.

TL;DR: Live stream Ireland vs. Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The Autumn Nations Series has been a mixed bag for Ireland this year.