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Four Uncapped Stars Face Japan | Belfast News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Summary
Ireland’s rugby team takes on Japan in Newcastle with four uncapped stars—Sean Jansen, Billy Bohan, Sam Illo, and Bryn Ward—getting their first caps, as coach Andy Farrell demands they “rip in” and seize the moment. With nine changes from their Australia win and fly-half Ciarán Frawley starting, the Irish squad is firing on business time. Japan’s Eddie Jones is hyping a dominant scrum, especially in the second half, while the crowd stays small—possibly under 10,000—creating a quiet but high-stakes stage. With the World Cup looming, this is a make-or-break opportunity for players to cement their futures on the international stage. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fe2fc74957bc7144