'At the time I took it personally': Japan boss Eddie Jones gets a stir out of Ireland newbies

After coming out the other end of some mental warfare from Eddie Jones, Sam Illo says he’s eager to ensure his debut against Japan is just the start of a long Test career.

Alongside his uncapped Connacht prop partner Billy Bohan, the 25-year-old tight-head came under attack in the build-up to the Nations Championship fixture as Jones went on the offensive.

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