Sporting upsets: Japan light the blue touch paper as Ireland slowly wilt
Brave Blossoms’ win sparks beginning of the end for Schmidt’s side and inspires a nation
Gerry Thornley: Storm brewing as Samoa bid to take anger out on Ireland
Gluey slugfest with bristling Pacific Islanders is the last thing Joe Schmidt’s side need
Japan bench captain Michael Leitch for Ireland clash
Jamie Joseph: ‘if we’re going to win it’s going to come down to the last five or 10 minutes’
Paddy Jackson poised for pivotal role against Japan
Simon Zebo and Andrew Conway also likely to feature in strong side for first Test
Paddy Jackson set for Japan as Joey Carberry flies home
Ireland coach Richie Murphy well aware of Japan’s threat in two Test series
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