Andy Farrell faced with some interesting selection calls for Ireland’s clash with Fiji

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Coach must find balance in retaining experience next Saturday while also delving further into squad

Although Jamison Gibson-Park played longer than expected in an eye-catching and influential first appearance of the season, they would presumably like to have him play more minutes as well. Plus, this would seem an ideal game to continue the investment in Craig Casey.

Ireland A's Caolin Blade in action against the All Blacks XV: player may feature this Saturday for Ireland. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho Farrell and co will need to find the balance between retaining an experienced core next Saturday while also delving further into their squad. After all, they will want to make full use of their 33-man squad at next year’s World Cup and this game is akin to the pool meeting with Tonga, albeit that comes a week before Ireland’s third match against South Africa.

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