Bemand relishing Heineken Cup-style Japan rematch after Ireland edge 'part one'

The Irish women had teetered on the brink of blowing another big lead as they allowed Japan to rally from 19-0 down after 35 minutes to 19-12 after the 44th, but they prevailed

Ireland's Head Coach Scott Bemand. Pic: Bryan Keane/Inpho

WXV Global Series: Ireland 31 Japan 24 

Scott Bemand is relishing Ireland’s opportunity for a Heineken Cup-style rematch with Japan in Cork this Saturday after seeing his side dig deep to edge this WXV Global Series encounter at Dexcom Stadium.