Ulster's Izuchukwu to make Ireland debut against Fiji

Credit: BBC Sport- Published 7 hours ago

Ulster back row Cormac Izuchukwu and Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy are handed their Ireland debuts with Sam Prendergast given a first start at fly-half for Saturday's game against Fiji.

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Island in the North Atlantic Ocean

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