Edel McMahon: Ireland focusing on themselves ahead of second Japan clash

FOCUSED: Edel McMahon of Ireland in action against Ayano Nagai of Japan during the Women's Rugby Summer Tour match between Japan and Ireland at Ecopa Stadium in Shizouka, Japan. Pic: Sportsfile

Although she is wary of facing an opponent with a point to prove, Edel McMahon insists an inward focus is the best policy for the Ireland women’s rugby team as they look to secure a series victory against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.

Having overcome a difficult start to comfortably dispose of the Japanese challenge in Fukuroi City last weekend, Greg McWilliams’ charges are now looking to sign off on an historic summer tour with a second test triumph at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium (kick-off 11am Irish time/7pm local time).