Rugby union: Schmidt relieved as Ireland beat Japan, Scotland lose to Fiji

• Japan 15-35 Ireland; Fiji 27-22 Scotland• Schmidt: ‘Having spoken to the players, that was very, very tough going’Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt admitted he was relieved to see his side clinch a hard-fought 35-13 victory over Japan at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo.Tries from Garry Ringrose, Josh van der Flier, Kieran Marmion and Rhys Ruddock established a commanding 28-8 half-time lead, but the visitors wilted in the heat and high humidity after the break. Related: All Blacks surprised Lions by forgoing ‘champagne rugby,’ says Gatland Related: Premiership expects Philadelphia sell-out for Newc…