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Namibia: Ireland scramble to scrappy win over Japan – Sport

Namibia: Ireland scramble to scrappy win over Japan – Sport

Africa Links 24 with AFP
Published on 2025-11-08 23:09:16

An unconvincing Ireland held off a lively Japan to win Saturday’s Autumn international 41-10 at Lansdowne Road.

The final scoreline, which saw Ireland racking up six tries to one, flattered the home side who were sluggish and lacking cohesion for much of the game against a side that was thrashed 61-7 by South Africa at Wembley a week ago.

The Irish only took a grip on the game in a second half they took 24-0 as the Japanese legs began to tire and Ireland coach Andy Farrell…

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