Staunton joins squad for Japan

JEREMY STAUNTON has a chance to salvage something from a troubled season following his late call-up for the Irish tour to Japan.

Staunton, who failed to save Harlequins from Zurich Premiership relegation, has been drafted into the national squad in place of Paddy Wallace.

Ulster fly-half Wallace will miss the three-week tour to the Far East after sustaining a hand injury in Friday's trial match in Dublin. The 25-year-old suffered a broken bone in his right hand just above the wrist.