Ireland to meet Japan and Scotland in Pool A of 2019 Rugby World Cup

The draw makes Ireland's summer tour all the more intriguing

Ireland to meet Japan and Scotland in Pool A of 2019 Rugby World Cup
Wed, 10 May, 2017 - 10:43
Steve Neville

Ireland have been drawn in Pool A with host nation Japan and Six Nations rivals Scotland for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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