RWC2019: Teams up for Japan v Ireland

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Having swept aside Scotland with relative ease, Ireland now face hosts Japan in what will be an atmospheric occasion in Shizuoka. Kick off is at 08:15 (UK/IRE).

Joe Schmidt has made four changes to the side, all of which come in the backline: Jack Carty replaces Johnny Sexton at out half, Chris Farrell starts at inside centre while Keith Earls and Rob Kearney are recalled to the right wing and fullback respectively.

Rory Best, Iain Henderson and Jacob Stockdale retain their starting berths with Best set to become the second Irish player to make 100 international starts. Henderson will win his 50th cap alongside James Ryan in the second row.

Cian Healy and Tadhg Furlong join Best in the front row. With Henderson and Ryan at lock, there will be no short of dynamism in the pack especially after both put in tremendous shifts against Scotland. Peter . . .

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