Greg McWilliams looking at the bigger picture after Ireland loss

BIG PICTURE: Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams speaking after the game. Pic: INPHO/Akito Iwamoto

Despite his obvious frustration at the end result, Ireland women’s head coach Greg McWilliams was looking at the bigger picture in the aftermath of his side’s 29-10 defeat to Japan at Prince Chichibu Rugby Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday.

Having overcome the Sakura Fifteen with 35 points to spare (57-22) in last week’s opening test, McWilliams and his charges were looking for a clean sweep on an historic tour of Japan. It started brightly for the visitors with Natasja Behan breaking over for a third-minute try, but their opponents subsequently took control and ran out convincing winners in the end.