Saturday sport: Ireland face formidable Fiji test, Man City take on Spurs

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Saturday Sport: Ireland Face Formidable Fiji Test, Man City Take On Spurs
Andy Farrell has handed debuts to Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy, in seven changes to the side that beat Argentina last Friday. Photo: Inpho
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Kenneth Fox

Rugby

Ireland face a dangerous Fiji side in this afternoon's Autumn Nations Series clash at the Aviva Stadium.

Andy Farrell has handed debuts to Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy, in seven changes to the side that beat Argentina last Friday.

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Bundee Aki, Craig Casey, Jacob Stockdale and Jamie Osborne also come into the starting team.

But the big focus is on Leinster out-half Sam Prendergast, who starts in the 10 jersey for the first time.

Kick-off is at 3:10pm.


Ireland can return to the summit of the World Rankings with a win, but only if Wales pull off a massive upset against South Africa.

The Springboks round off their November tour in Cardiff from 5:40pm.

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Italy host New Zealand in Turin at 8:10pm.

 

Soccer

It is Leicester City 0 Chelsea 1 in the Premier League's lunchtime game - Nicolas Jackson with the opener for the visitors.

Republic of Ireland international Kasey McAteer making his first start in the English top-flight this afternoon.

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Arsenal will hope to reignite their title bid.

The Gunners go into this afternoon's clash with Nottingham Forest nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool.

That game at the Emirates kicks off at 3pm.

At the same time, Aston Villa are looking to avoid a four game without a win when they host struggling Crystal Palace.

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Brighton could finish the day in third - they're away to Bournemouth.

Everton and Brentford meet at Goodison Park,

And Wolves can climb out of the relegation zone with a win at Fulham.

The evening game sees Manchester City host Tottenham from 5:30pm.

 

 

GAA

The lineup for the Leinster Club Senior Football decider will be finalised on Saturday.

First up, Westmeath champions St Loman's go up against Ardee St. Mary's from 1:30pm.

Dublin kingpins Cuala go up against Tullamore from 7:15pm.

There is also an Ulster football semi-final from 6pm as Kilcoo of Down take on Monaghan's Scotstown.

 

AFL

Meath forward Vikki Wall picked up a hat-trick of goals to help her North Melbourne side storm to the AFLW Grand Final.

They were comfortable 78-21 winners over Port Adelaide

Wall will now face Orla O'Dwyer and Jennifer Dunne in next Saturday's decider - defending champions Brisbane saw off the challenge of Adelaide, winning 50-32.

 

F1

George Russell will go from pole position at tonight's Las Vegas Grand Prix.

The Mercedes driver will have Ferrari's Carlos Sainz for company at the front of the grid.

Drivers' Championship leader Max Verstappen goes from fifth.

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