Scott Bemand: Ireland 'got what we wanted' out of World Cup opener

There have already been too many strolls in the pool stages and, while Ireland won well, they were pushed at times by a Japanese side that never wilted after falling behind 14-0 so early.

Ireland's Anna McGann and Head Coach Scott Bemand celebrate after the match. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand cut a happy figure after a bonus-point win for his side in their World Cup opener against Japan. 

Well he might. Six tries were not to be sniffed at, given it had been eight years since the green jersey last featured at this tournament.