Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland aim to build on win over Scots as they face hosts

Posted by poch1991@jourrapide.com on September 28th, 2019

Ireland will aim to build on their impressive  when they face unbeaten hosts Japan in Shizuoka on Saturday.

Coach Joe Schmidt has opted not to risk fly-half Johnny Sexton because of a thigh strain so Jack Carty is handed only a second Test match start.

Backs Rob Kearney, KeithInstead, head coach Jamie Joseph opts to bring fit-again Amanaki Mafi into the back row, with flanker Pieter Labuschagne leading the Brave Blossoms for the first time. Earls and Chris Farrell also replace Jordan Larmour, Andrew Conway and Bundee Aki.

A surprise Japan change sees skipper Michael Leitch left on the bench.

Instead, head coach Jamie Joseph opts to bring fit-again Amanaki Mafi into the back row, with flanker Pieter Labuschagne leading the Brave Blossoms for the first time.

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