Beirne Captains Rotated Ireland for Meeting with Japan
Andy Farrell has rested several frontline stars and handed first caps to Sean Jansen, Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Bryn Ward.
- Ireland head coach Andy Farrell made nine changes to his starting side for Saturday's Nations Championship match against Japan in Newcastle, with Tadhg Beirne captaining the team for the first time.
- Coaching staff rotated the squad to build essential depth for the 2027 World Cup, aiming to avoid repeating selection policies that heavily relied on a small group of frontline players in previous tournaments.
- Connacht back-row Sean Jansen earns his first international cap at number 8, leading four debutants, while Ciarán Frawley starts at out-half following last week's 33-31 victory over Australia.
- Japan head coach Eddie Jones returns from suspension to face Ireland, aiming to replicate their 2019 World Cup upset against the Irish team.
- Star players including Dan Sheehan and Hugo Keenan are rested ahead of next Saturday's high-stakes clash with the All Blacks at Eden Park in New Zealand.
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Ireland makes 9 changes to its starting side for Nations Championship match against Japan
NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made nine changes to his starting side to face Japan in a Nations Championship match on Saturday, with Tadhg Beirne set to captain the side for the first time.
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Cecil DailyIreland make 9 changes to its starting side for Nations Championship match against Japan
NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made nine changes to his starting side to face Japan in a Nations Championship match on Saturday, with Tadhg Beirne set to captain the side for the first time.
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