After failing to qualify for the last World Cup, this Ireland team could not wait to run and run their tournament and it did not take them a long time to make an initial impression.
Forward made a pair of early entries in 22, Japan’s 22, but could not enter, so it fell on the back to make something creative.
Some Slick Passing released Costing wide to make early efforts in the fifth minute.
When a penalty was hit in the corner after a few minutes, Ireland’s intention was clear and Jones rubbed after a line-out cleric for a second attempt, which took some time to leave.
After slowly starting at the Warm-up Games against Scotland and Canada, Ireland talked about the need to start a fast in the game throughout the week-Two attempts after 10 minutes and a 14–0 lead meant that the box was definitely standing.
Despite a line-out, the Ireland error count was low and set the conditions, the O’Brien’s kicking game forced Japan to get deep and essentially out.
Electric Wing Parsons in Ireland has the ability to lighten the tournament if he gets enough ball.
The first time he got a front foot ball in the game, he counted Ireland’s third attempt in the 24th minute.
