Japan a big step-up, warns Josh van der Flier

The Irish squad and management are in Japan preparing for Saturday’s opening test against the national team.

Japan a big step-up, warns Josh van der Flier

The players got their first real taste of Japan yesterday, on a day off, with two groups going to see sumo wrestlers in training.

Coach Joe Schmidt led a small Irish delegation to a discussion on Tuesday evening in Tokyo. It was organised by Ireland-Japan Chamber of Commerce.

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