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Pool A - Japan v Ireland
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
FUKUROI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Fumiaki Tanaka of Japan looks to offload the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on September 28, 2019 in Fukuroi, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Japan's players celebrate their victory over Ireland in Shizuoka
FUKUROI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Japan players celebrate victory following the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on September 28, 2019 in Fukuroi, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
FUKUROI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Michael Leitch of Japan looks on during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on September 28, 2019 in Fukuroi, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Jubilant Japan players celebrate a remarkable victory over Ireland and head for the dressing room to continue the party feeling. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
FUKUROI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Ireland captain Rory Best (c) reacts dejectedly after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on September 28, 2019 in Fukuroi, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
FUKUROI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Kenki Fukuoka of Japan scores his sides first try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on September 28, 2019 in Fukuroi, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Ireland's dejected players following their defeat by Japan in Shizuoka
FUKUROI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Sean Cronin of Ireland (L) and Jack Conan of Ireland react following defeat in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on September 28, 2019 in Fukuroi, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
FUKUROI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 28: The Japan team celebrate victory as the Ireland players react to losing after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on September 28, 2019 in Fukuroi, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Rory Best (centre) and his Ireland team-mate show dejection after crashing to defeat against hosts Japan in the Pool A match. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
We've done it - euphoric Japanese players celebrate their victory upset victory over Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
A stunned Ireland supporter can hardly believe what he has seen as he contemplates a shock defeat by Japan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
FUKUROI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Kenki Fukuoka of Japan makes a break during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on September 28, 2019 in Fukuroi, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Japanese fans erupt with joy as Japan take the lead in their Pool A victory over Ireland. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Sean Cronin of Ireland is tackled by Kotaro Matsushima and Timothy Lafaele of Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Kenki Fukuoka of Japan dives to score his side's first try to take the lead against Ireland in their Pool A match. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Japan's Yutaka Nagare offloads the ball to Yu Tamura as Japan try to build an attack against Ireland. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Three into one will go as Ireland players surround Japan's Kazuki Himeno of Japan to try to wrest the ball from him. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Referee Angus Gardner has to skip clear quickly as Chris Farrell is caught and grounded by Japan's Pieter Labuschagne. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Jack Carty charges in to help an Ireland team-mate tackle Japan's Timothy Lafaele. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Rob Kearney gets down and over the line to score Ireland's second try in the game against Japan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Chris Farrell tries to battle his way through the Japan defence but is caught by Yu Tamura and Pieter Labuschagne. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Yutaka Nagare shouts encouragement to his Japan team-mates as they hope to cause an upset against Ireland. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Keith Earls's hopes of scoring a try for Ireland are thwarted as he is pushed out of touch by Japan's defence. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Garry Ringrose of Ireland tries to break away but is prevented from doing so by a tackle by the Japanese defence. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Ireland supporters are in typical party mood as they cheer on their team at the start of the match against Japan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Proud Ireland players provide fans with a powerful rendition of their national anthem before kick-off. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
A shirt marking Rory Best's 122nd cap awaits him in the Ireland dressing room. (Photo by Team Photographer).
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
It's a bit of a love-in for these Ireland supporters as they await the kick in the Pool A match with Japan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Japanese fans pose for photographs prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Japanese fans with their child pose for a picture before entering the stadium to watch their country take on Ireland in Pool A. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Shirts to be worn by Japanese players are seen in their dressing room prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool A game against Ireland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Drumming up support - Japanese traditional taiko drummers perform outside the stadium during the build-up to the Pool A game between Japan and Ireland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Shirts hang in the dressing room at Shizuoka Stadium awaiting the arrival of the Ireland team for the Pool A match against Japan. (Photo by Team Photographer)
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