Ireland v Japan
Today. 12.45pm
IRELAND have made six changes for today’s clash with Japan as Scott Bemand’s side look to bounce back from their dramatic defeat by the USA.
The hosts surrendered a 19-point second-half lead in a 40-36 loss to the Women’s Eagles in Dublin last Sunday, with discipline proving costly.
Their preparations for Japan have been hit by the absence of star player Aoife Wafer who is ruled out after suffering a minor injury in training.
Wafer’s absence sees Jemima Adams Verling move from blindside to No.8 following her Test debut las...