{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64ef6d9e5464d50011bafece/673f45d2d17a686dfef79054?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Are Fiji now capable of beating Ireland for the first time in their history?","description":"<p>Everyone seems to love to watch Fiji, but what is it about the Pacific Island nation that is so endearing?</p><p> </p><p>Is it their thrilling style of play, nostalgia for larger than life characters of years past, or simply the fact that they have improved to be a genuine threat at rugby’s top table?</p><p> </p><p>Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join Nathan Johns to chat through their memories of Fijian rugby. Gordon recalls a difficult day marking Sevens legend Waisale Serevi, while John points out his fondness for a number of Fijian payers he has covered.</p><p> </p><p>The panel also analyses Fiji’s structural improvement under former Leinster assistant coach Mick Byrne. Are they now a genuine threat to beat Ireland for the first time in their history?</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by John Casey.</p>","author_name":"The Irish Times "}