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Penalty Japan now as Ireland are pinged for holding on. Mamada finds at the 10m line
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Ireland deal with the restart and ship it wide to Hume who makes a length of the field break and is hauled down just shy of the line
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After a superb break by Harry Byrne, the ball is recycled for Stewart who bursts through a gap to dot down the try
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Byrne makes an incisive break and now Ireland are deep inside the Japan 22
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Ireland steal the ball at the lineout and flash it wide through the hands
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Japan clear downfield and Lowry clears to touch
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Penalty Ireland as Japan are guilty of taking a man out beyond the ball. Byrne will have a shot at goal
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Byrne kicks off and the game is underway
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Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of this U20 World Cup clash between Ireland and Japan at The Stade de la Méditerranée. Both sides have had really disappointing performances in this year's tournament and will be keen to end with a victory. The loser of this one faces relegation from the U20 Championship so there is a lot on the line. Stay tuned for live commentary and score updates throughout.