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Nations Champs: Japan v Ireland - All You Need to Know
Ireland have made nine changes to chase a second straight win, while Japan arrive after a 27-10 victory over Italy.
- On Sunday, Ireland faced Japan at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle with nine squad changes, as Ireland head coach Andy Farrell fielded a new-look team seeking consistency in the Nations Championship.
- Japan's confidence came from a 27-10 victory over Italy last weekend, while head coach Eddie Jones returned from a four-match ban for abusing match officials earlier this year; Ireland had fought back from 24-12 down to defeat Australia 33-31.
- Meeting for the 12th time, Japan had won only once—the 2019 World Cup—while Ireland dominated their November encounter 41-10; Ronan Kelleher earned his 50th cap and four players including Sean Jansen made debuts.
- Man of the Match Sean Jansen described the contest as a "real arm-wrestle" lasting the full 80 minutes, while Ireland extended their record to two wins from two; Farrell acknowledged the performance was "far from perfect" with errors.
- Next week, Ireland travel to Eden Park to face New Zealand in their final summer match, while Japan host France in Tokyo, concluding the Nations Championship schedule for both nations.
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