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# Japan

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Townsend questions 'incredible call' that aided Japan's bonus-point win over Samoa
'He sees things unfold': Farrell underlines Sexton's importance to Ireland
Japan v Samoa, Rugby World Cup
Japan make three changes from Ireland win for showdown with Samoa
Ireland get World Rugby feedback that three offside penalties were incorrect
Understanding where Ireland came up short against Japan and the battle to keep their World Cup hopes alive
'We stuck to the process, it’s just consistency': Stander ready to push Ireland back on track
'Joe is an excellent coach and we have full belief in him' - Sexton
'We've got things in our own hands' - Sexton ready to rally against Russia
Ireland centre Farrell ruled out of Russia clash due to concussion
'We’re going to have to stay tight. There will be a lot of questions from the outside'
'We had been preparing for this game for a hell of a lot longer than the Irish had'
Carbery confirms he wanted to hold onto Ireland's losing bonus point
'It's all about reaction now,' says James Ryan as Ireland pick up the pieces
'All the Irish media were talking about South Africa' - Japan savour huge shock
'We got a 12-3 lead and we stopped playing to a degree': Schmidt laments penalty calls after shock in Shizuoka
'The mood of the whole country has shifted in 80 minutes'
Murphy in line to join Ireland squad as Conan ruled out with foot fracture
Giant killers! Japan rock the World Cup with stunning win over Schmidt's Ireland
Japan v Ireland, Rugby World Cup
Ireland's top-level Test experience should prove too much for hosts Japan
Ireland look for 'more width' as they expect red-hot atmosphere against Japan
Ireland wait on further medical opinion after Conan has a 'bit of a setback'
Schmidt hopes ref Gardner is nailed-on after 'incredibly frustrating' game in Wales
'I’m not going to try to be Johnny or Joey' - Carty set for biggest test yet
Ireland confident that 'calm' Jack Carty will step up against Japan
Japan need 'best game of their lives' as captain Leitch dropped for Ireland clash
'It will provide motivation for Cian' - Schmidt defends legality of Ireland's scrum
Jack Carty starts at 10 for Ireland as Kearney and Earls make returns
Ireland have 'utmost faith' in Carbery and Carty if Sexton sits out Japan game
'We're confident we can beat them' - Japan have a plan for Ireland
Sensational opening weekend leaves World Cup free-wheeling towards knockout stage
'I don't think anyone gives us a shot' - Japan turn attention to Schmidt's Ireland
Japan warm-up for Ireland with stuttering win over Russia in World Cup opener
Japan v Russia, Rugby World Cup
'We're all well aware' - Conan insists Ireland camp fully understand betting rules
Ruddock family 'hugely proud' with Rhys and Ciaran both at World Cup
Letter from Japan: Baby oil and 15,000 people at a Wales training session
Schmidt's semi-final dream will be 'step too far' for Ireland - Ward
Explainer: A tropical subject ... Could typhoons affect the upcoming Rugby World Cup?