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Ireland v Japan live updates: Andy Farrell’s side build an early lead
Follow all the action from the Aviva Stadium in the second of the Autumn Internationals
Ireland's Jamie Osborne (right) is tackled by Japan's Dylan Riley. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire.
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Sat Nov 08 2025 - 13:19
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