TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan know they face a huge challenge to contain Ireland in their second Rugby World Cup match later this week, and their forwards have hatched a plan to double team the big Irish ball-carriers in Shizuoka.
The host nation got off to a winning start with a 30-10 victory over Russia last Friday in Tokyo. But the Irish, who were top of the world rankings until Monday, will pose a much greater threat on Saturday.
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