Twitter reacts to Ireland's shock defeat to Japan

Shock, anger, and confusion on Twitter as Ireland fall to shock defeat

Twitter reacts to Ireland's shock defeat to Japan

Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign has been dealt a major blow as Joe Schmidt's side were undone by an incredible Japan performance in Shizuoka.

Ireland, the world's no. 1 ranked side going into the tournament, were expected to run out comfortable winners but Japan provided a Rugby World Cup shock to rival their win over South Africa four years ago.

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