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O’Brien try saves Irish from the drop

ELEVENTH PLACE PLAYOFF

Ireland …39 Japan …33
TOMMY O’Brien proved Ireland’s match-winner with a try three minutes from time to ensure they retained their place in the Championship and condemned Japan to the World Rugby U20 Trophy.
Tries from scrum-half Jonny Stewart and hooker Dan Sheehan gave Ireland the perfect start at 12-0, but Japan kept their cool and were rewarded with driving mauls providing the platform for the two tries that brought them level. Japan’s forwards sucked in Ireland’s defence and winger Halatoa Vailea took advantage out wide to sc...

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