HUGE Fijian tackles result in early exit for young Joey Carbery

Up and coming Ireland fly half Joey Carbery got a proper introduction to Fijian rugby on Saturday night, as first centre Jale Vatubua put a massive shot on him in the opening minutes, then in the second half prop Peni Ravai made another, that time resulting in injury. Ireland made several changes to the squad that had beaten South Africa the week before. This included Johnny Sexton for fellow Leinster outhalf Carbery, who - though he spends most of his time at fullback - is high on the list of future Ireland number tens. Early on, Carbery was met in a ferocious tackle by Vatubua and had to t…

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