Nine-try thriller as Ireland avenge Japan defeat in front of Aviva crowd

The Japanese had arrived in Dublin intent on proving their 2019 World Cup victory

Vodafone Summer Series, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 3/7/2021

Summer Test: Ireland 39 Japan 31

Ireland gained revenge for their 2019 World Cup humbling by Japan as supporters returned to Aviva Stadium on Saturday but Andy Farrell’s were pushed to their limits by an adventurous Brave Blossoms in a nine-try thriller.