Eire’s Jamie Osborne says the aspect have to be cautious of opponents who “can create one thing out of nothing” after they tackle Fiji on the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Eire have by no means misplaced to Fiji however the vacationers claimed the scalp of Wales in Cardiff two weeks in the past.
“They’re an excellent aspect,” mentioned Osborne.
“They’ve a few gamebreakers of their workforce, gamers that may create one thing out of nothing.
“They are often onerous to arrange for since you do not need to give them something, any free ball.”
Osborne gained his third and fourth caps towards New Zealand and Argentina this autumn having debuted on the tour of South Africa final summer season.
Andy Farrell referred to as his contribution from the bench “immense” towards the Pumas as Eire held on for a 22-19 win however the 23-year-old is aware of the aspect as an entire are nonetheless looking for their greatest type.
“I feel as a workforce we needed to be a bit higher and suppose we are able to carry out higher than we confirmed,” he mentioned of the defeat to the All Blacks and slender victory over Argentina.
“Argentina was a step up from New Zealand by way of how we attacked the sport at first, most likely a bit inaccurate and ill-disciplined within the second half.
“It was undoubtedly an enchancment and we’re hoping to enhance once more subsequent week.”
