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Ultimate Rugby
Jul 7
Good defence from Japan as Ireland lose a bit of ground
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Ultimate Rugby
Jul 7
McCloskey takes it up to the 22
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Ultimate Rugby
Jul 7
Nakamura kicks ahead, Ireland put it high and Keenan regathers superbly
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Ultimate Rugby
Jul 7
Japan draw first blood as Carbery restarts, taken up by Tatafu
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Ultimate Rugby
Jul 7
Lineout jumper played in the air, penalty Japan and they will have a shot at goal
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Ultimate Rugby
Jul 7
Gibson-Park kicks ahead but it is out on the full, back for a Japanese throw
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Ultimate Rugby
Jul 7
Chip ahead from Tamura, well covered by Keenan
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Ultimate Rugby
Jul 7
Tackler not rolling away, early penalty for Japan, Tamura finds touch
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Ultimate Rugby
Jul 7
Carbery gets the match underway for Ireland, taken by Fifita
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Ultimate Rugby
Jul 7
LATE CHANGE: Himeno ruled out, Tatafu starts at 8 and Mafi onto the bench.