Ireland will be looking to build on their impressive victory over Argentina when they take on Fiji this weekend.

Andy Farrell's side face a crucial balancing act ahead of their Nations Championship clash with South Africa the following week.

With the Springboks looming, Farrell could use the Fiji fixture to rotate his squad, manage workloads and give opportunities to players pushing for a starting spot, while still maintaining enough experience to secure another victory.

Here is how Ireland could line up as they look to keep their winning momentum going while keeping one eye on their blockbuster showdown with the world champions.

Ireland predicted XV vs Fiji

15. Hugo Keenan

Keenan scored a hat-trick against Argentina and deserves to keep his place for the sake of consistency. There is little point dropping players in form ahead of another huge test the following week.

14. Mack Hansen

Hansen's inclusion depends on the extent of the injury he appeared to pick up against Los Pumas. If he is fully fit, he should start. However, any doubts over his fitness should see him rested. He was not mentioned in the latest squad update, suggesting he is available.

13. Robbie Henshaw

Another player who has been in excellent form and should keep his place. Maintaining consistency in the midfield is important, particularly with a big game approaching.

12. Stuart McCloskey

Ireland's centre options are fairly limited at the moment, making unnecessary changes unlikely to benefit the squad. This is arguably their strongest pairing, so keeping Henshaw and McCloskey together makes the most sense.

11. Jacob Stockdale

With Rob Baloucoune injured, bringing in an experienced player who knows what it takes at Test level is important. Stockdale has enjoyed a solid career and remains a quality winger, making him a sensible replacement.

10. Sam Prendergast

There is absolutely no reason to drop Prendergast after his masterclass against Argentina. He deserves another opportunity to build on that performance.

9. Craig Casey

There is an argument for giving Jamison Gibson-Park some minutes, but resting him again appears the sensible option given his age. Casey gets another opportunity to start.

1. Tom O'Toole

O'Toole comes into the starting side primarily to provide some rotation in the front row and manage the workload.

2. Ronan Kelleher

With Dan Sheehan injured, Kelleher is the obvious choice to step in at hooker. He provides a reliable second option and deserves the opportunity to start.

3. Sam Illo

Like O'Toole, Illo comes into the side as part of the front-row rotation. It is an opportunity to manage minutes while giving another player a chance to start.

4. Joe McCarthy

McCarthy is one of the first names on the teamsheet. While the front row changes, his importance to Ireland means keeping him involved and maintaining consistent minutes is the right decision.

5. James Ryan

Ryan moves from the bench against Argentina into the starting lineup, with changes elsewhere in the pack creating an opportunity for him to feature from the beginning.

6. Tadhg Beirne

Beirne switches to blindside flanker, a position where he is equally capable. His presence should provide Ireland with another threat around the park, particularly at the breakdown. He can disrupt Fiji's rhythm, slow their ball down and prevent them from playing at their preferred tempo.

7. Nick Timoney

Timoney deserves to retain his place after a solid performance against Argentina. Keeping him in the starting lineup also provides some consistency in the back row.

8. James McNabney

Ireland have a few concerns at number eight following Sean Jansen's injury. Uncapped McNabney, who is comfortable at both six and eight, comes into the side to earn some debut minutes in what should be a routine victory.

At just 23, he has worked his way through the ranks and now gets his opportunity at Test level. It is a chance to assess his potential and see whether he can become a useful depth option in the position.

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