Fiji head coach Mick Byrne suggested Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast escaped an early red card during his side’s defeat in Dublin because he was playing for the home team.

Sam Prendergast was lucky to avoid a red card for a high tackle on his maiden Ireland start, according to Brian O'Driscoll.

I think he was wearing a green jersey so it stayed yellow,” said Byrne, who then admitted Fiji’s own discipline proved costly as they conceded 17 penalties in Dublin. “They’re probably on us, they’re definitely on us.