Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

Ireland host Japan in an international friendly. Ireland finished third in this years Six Nations Championship with wins over Italy, Scotland and England and defeats against winners Wales and France. Japan went down to the British and Irish Lions 28-10 a week ago. The sides have met on eight occasions, with Ireland winning seven of those encounters. Japans only win came in the last meeting, a 19-12 victory at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. I'm Craig and will be taking you through the action with live updates and running commentary.