Fiji head coach Mick Byrne suggested Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast escaped an early red card during his side’s defeat in Dublin because he was playing for the home team.

Fiji head coach Mick Byrne suggested Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast escaped an early red card during his side’s 52-17 defeat in Dublin because he was playing for the home team.

Fiji head coach Mick Byrne suggested Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast escaped an early red card during his side’s 52-17 defeat in Dublin because he was playing for the home team. Rookie number ...

Ireland 35-3 Fiji . A slicker start to the half from Sam Prendergast thus far and Ireland win a penalty. He's ambitious with his kicking to touch and Ireland have the line out.

Ireland ease to victory against Fiji as Sam Prendergast impresses despite early yellow card. Ireland 52-17 Fiji: A rotated Irish side had too much quality for a sloppy Fiji in Dublin .