Ireland overcame a sluggish start to defeat Fiji 43-15 at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Andy Farrell’s side made seven changes from their victory over Argentina.
The team lost centre Jamie Osborne to an early injury.
Fiji capitalised on the unsettled Irish defence. Yato himself then touched down after winger Juta Wainiqolo surged through a gap in the home defence.
Ryan Baird was stopped just short of the whitewash. A kick from Sam Prendergast caused havoc in the opposing backline and allowed the fly-half to put Robert Baloucoune over after work from Mack Hansen.
Fiji played with confidence under the direction of coach Jake White, who led South Africa to World Cup success in 2007. Prop Luke Tagi burst over in response.
Isoa Nasilasila was later adjudged to have knocked the ball on in an away line-out. Baloucoune added his second try before referee Angus Gardner showed a yellow card to captain Tadhg Beirne following an initial card shown to James Ryan.
Ben Volavola kicked the visitors to within two points at the interval. The score sat at 17-15 at Aviva Stadium.
The physical challenge from the visitors faded after the restart.
The hosts seized control.
McNabney was forced off and unable to continue following the heavy impact.
Tommy O’Brien added his second try of the match. Andrew Porter crossed for a score.
Nick Timoney crossed for a score set up by a grubber kick from Prendergast. Conversions from Prendergast and Ciaran Frawley shaped the final 43-15 scoreline.
The bonus-point victory kept alive Ireland’s hopes of topping the Nations Championship northern hemisphere table.
