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Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Byrne kicks off and play resumes once more. Japan deal with the restart and then finds a brilliant touch deep inside the Ireland 22

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Japan work the ball well following the lineout and chip away the Irish fringe defence. Eventually, they opt to spin it wide to Vailea who steps inside and finishes the try with aplom

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Shimokawa climbs well to win the lineout and here comes the Japan maul

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Penalty Japan as Jack Aungier is pinged for dropping his bind. Mamada finds touch in the corner

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Ireland deal with the restart but the ball is then carelessly knocked on by Hume. Scrum Japan on the Ireland 22

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Vailea kicks off and play resumes once more

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Ireland win the ball well at the lineout ad pop it down to Doris who comes blind and offloads to Dan Sheehan for a finish in the corner. Great set piece move

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Ireland flash the ball wide and are awarded a penalty as Japan stray offside. Byrne finds touch in the corner

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Free kick Ireland as Japan pre-engage. Caelan Doris taps and goes

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Japan secure possession from the lineout and look to clear downfield but the kick is overhit and goes dead. Ireland will have a scrum 15m from the Japan try line