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What time is Ireland v Fiji kick-off and what TV channel is it on?

Ireland and Fiji will lock horns in Dublin as another round of autumn internationals kicks off.

Andy Farrell's Ireland are coming off the back of a historic 19-16 victory against South Africa last weekend, while Fiji are looking to bounce back from their defeat to Scotland. It will be the first time the two sides have met since 2017, when Ireland ran out 23-20 victors.

Three players who featured in the Ireland 'A' match against New Zealand XV last week have been named in the starting line up for Andy Farrell's team.

Here's everything you need to know about Ireland v Fiji:

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What time is Ireland v Fiji kick-off?

Ireland v Fiji kicks off at 1pm on Saturday, November 12, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

What TV channel is Ireland v Fiji on?

You will need to have an Amazon Prime Video subscription for this game, either by paying or via a free trial. This will be the only live-viewing option.

Prime Video offer a 30-day free trial, which renews at £8.99 per month after the trial period ends, or you can cancel it before that. The service also provides a range of films, TV series, music and free one-day delivery. You can sign up to a free Amazon Prime trial here. Live streaming will be available via the app or online.

Coverage will be presented by Tommy Bowe, while Conor McNamara, Jamie Heaslip and Shane Horgan are on commentary duties. Guests include Nick Little and Simon Zebo, with Ed Jackson reporting.

What's the Ireland v Fiji team news?

Tadgh Furlong will be the 109th player to captain Ireland this weekend, in what will be his 62nd appearance in the green jersey. The last prop to captain Ireland was Simon Best in 2007 against Argentina.

Furlong said at his press conference that he "never dreamed of captaining Ireland" before a reporter responded saying "what did you dream of?" In comical fashion, he replied: "Spuds. Gravy. The mother's Sunday roast."

Fiji head coach Vern Cotter has made eight changes to the side which lost to Scotland, with Jiuta Wainiqolo coming in on the right wing and Setareki Tuicuvu moving to full-back.

Ireland: 15 Jimmy O'Brien 14 Robert Baloucoune 13 Robbie Henshaw 12 Stuart McCloskey 11 Mack Hansen 10 Joey Carbery 9 Jamison Gibson-Park 1 Jeremy Loughman 2 Rob Herring 3 Tadgh Furlong 4 Kieran Treadwell 5 Tadgh Beirne 6 Caelan Doris 7 Nick Timoney 8 Jack Conan.

Replacements: 16 Dan Sheehan 17 Cian Healy 18 Tom O'Toole 19 Cian Prendergast 20 Max Deegan 21 Craig Casey 22 Jack Crowley 23 Garry Ringrose.

Fiji: 15 Setareki Tuicuvu 14 Jiuta Wainiqolo 13 Waisea Nayacalevu 12 Kalaveti Ravouvou 11 Vinaya Habosi 10 Teti Tela 9 Frank Lomani 1 Eroni Mawi 2 Sam Matavesi 3 Manasa Saulo 4 Isoa Nasilasila 5 Ratu Leone Rotuisolia 6 Albert Tuisue 7 Levani Botia 8 Viliame Mata.

Replacements: 16 Mesulame Dolokoto 17 Livai Natave 18 Lee-Roy Atalifo 19 Apisalome Ratuniyarawa 20 John Dyer 21 Simione Kuruvoli 22 Ben Volavola 23 Adrea Cocagi.

Who is the Ireland v Fiji referee?

Referee: Jaco Peyper (SARU)

Assistant Referee 1: Tual Trainini (FFR)

Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA)

TMO: Chris Hart (NZR)

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