Super sub Keatley kicks Irish to victory

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By DECLAN ROONEY

IAN Keatley showed admirable nerve to kick two late penalties and deny Fiji a first win over Ireland.
With 13 changes following their win over South Africa last week, this was far from the functional Ireland performance we have become used to as Fiji drew level thanks to tries from Henry Seniloli and Timoci Nagusa either side of halftime.
But Keatley came on to replace the injured Joey Carbery and immediately brought a calming influence to proceedings and kicked the winner eight minutes from the end.
“Any win was going to be a bonus against that team,” said Ir...

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