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Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Japan work the ball through the hands to Fifita who makes good ground down the short side

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Japan win the ball in the middle of the lineout and set their maul to work once more

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Ireland win the ball at the lineout and flash it wide to Hume who chips ahead but his kick sails out on the full. Coming back for a Japan lineout at halfway

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Japan win the ball at the lineout and look to crash it up. Incredible work at the breakdown by Ireland sees them awarded a penalty as Japan are guilty of holding on. Byrne finds touch downfield

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Penalty Japan as Ireland stray offside. Mamada finds touch in the corner once more

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Japan begin a series of pick and drive phases. They're now within 2m of the Irish line

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Japan win the ball at the back of the lineout and Ireland do well to sack the maul

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Yamasawa makes excellent ground with dancing feet and Japan are then awarded a penalty as Ireland fail to roll away. Mamada finds touch in the corner

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Ireland deal with the restart and now Japan look to counterattack from deep

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Penalty Ireland as Japan collapse the scrum. Byrne will have another shot at goal