Ireland 41 Japan 10: back on track after the Chicago disappointment or a worrying, laboured victory?
Did Ireland get what they needed from returning players? Did newer faces step up?
Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join Nathan Johns to give their thoughts.
Meanwhile over in Spain, Ireland’s second string impressed against the tier two nation. Can anyone from that group force their way into senior Irish reckoning any time soon?
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Produced by John Casey and JJ Vernon.
