Ireland gather possession following the restart and immediately look to come on the attack

Free kick Japan as Ireland pre-engage. Mamada sends the ball to touch, bringing the first half to an end. HT here at The Stade de la Méditerranée.

Japan secure possession from the scrum and flash it wide in search of space but the ball is knocked on by Vailea. Scrum Ireland

The ball is lost forward by Ireland following the restart. Scrum Japan

After 17 very patient pick and drive phases, the ball comes for Sylvester who shows great raw power to crash over from close range

Ireland crash over the whitewash but the ref wants the TMO to check the grounding

Ireland just1m shy of the line now

Ireland come wide to Hume who makes an excellent break. They're now 5m short

Ireland gather possession following the restart and look to run it back from deep once more

Penalty Ireland following a high tackle by Japan. Byrne will have a shot at goal