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Ireland gather possession following the restart and immediately look to come on the attack
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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.
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Japan secure possession from the scrum and flash it wide in search of space but the ball is knocked on by Vailea. Scrum Ireland
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The ball is lost forward by Ireland following the restart. Scrum Japan
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After 17 very patient pick and drive phases, the ball comes for Sylvester who shows great raw power to crash over from close range
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Ireland crash over the whitewash but the ref wants the TMO to check the grounding
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Ireland just1m shy of the line now
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Ireland come wide to Hume who makes an excellent break. They're now 5m short
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Ireland gather possession following the restart and look to run it back from deep once more
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Penalty Ireland following a high tackle by Japan. Byrne will have a shot at goal