IRELAND GOT OFF to a great start at a hot and humid Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, with a brace of well-worked tries helping Joe Schmidt’s side take a 12-9 lead at half-time against Japan.
The invention of out-half Jack Carty, making just his second start for Ireland, was at the heart of both moves.
Ireland’s first try came from Garry Ringrose with 14 minutes on the clock, with the Leinster man showing great athleticism to claim Carty’s cross-field kick before racing over the line.
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14: TRY Ireland!
Garry Ringrose collects Jack Carty's kick & pirouettes before touching down.
Ireland extended their advantage just over five minutes later, and again it was a bit of magic from Carty that kick-started the move. The Connacht player did really well to get on the end of his own chip through, with Rob Kearney on hand to dot down despite huge pressure from the Japan defence.
21: TRY Ireland!
Rob Kearney, via a TMO review, crosses for Ireland's second try and Joe Schmidt's men lead by 9!
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Watch: The two first-half tries that had Ireland ahead at the break
IRELAND GOT OFF to a great start at a hot and humid Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, with a brace of well-worked tries helping Joe Schmidt’s side take a 12-9 lead at half-time against Japan.
The invention of out-half Jack Carty, making just his second start for Ireland, was at the heart of both moves.
Ireland’s first try came from Garry Ringrose with 14 minutes on the clock, with the Leinster man showing great athleticism to claim Carty’s cross-field kick before racing over the line.
Ireland extended their advantage just over five minutes later, and again it was a bit of magic from Carty that kick-started the move. The Connacht player did really well to get on the end of his own chip through, with Rob Kearney on hand to dot down despite huge pressure from the Japan defence.
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Garry Ringrose Rob Kearney RWC2019 Strong start Team: Ireland (rugby 1)