Nations Championship, Round 2: Japan v Ireland, 11.10am Irish time1 minute agoGiven we’re still 90 minutes away from kick-off, there’s still time to listen to our pre-match podcast while you’re walking the dog or making the family breakfast. For this chat, I was joined by Brett Igoe, the former Leinster and Scotland analyst. There’s some good stuff in here about analysis espionage with a detailed look at some of the changes Andy Farrell has made to his Ireland team this week. Have a listen. What to make of Ireland's rotation for Japan? Listen | 29:5212 minutes agoHere’s the Japan team. Of course, they beat Italy last time out in Tokyo. Keep an eye out for Ryunosuke Ito at 10, he’s a real livewire. Warner Dearns at lock is another of their stronger players - he recently turned down an approach from New Zealand to switch his international allegiance!Michael Leitch, one of the heroes from the South Africa win at the 2015 World Cup that put Japanese rugby on the map, is still going. He’s on the bench today. One day to go 🔥Here’s the matchday squad for the Brave Blossoms’ Nations Championship 2026 clash against Ireland tomorrow 👊📆 Saturday, 11 July 19:10 🏟️ McDonald Jones StadiumCatch the action live on WOWOW Prime, On Demand, JSports 1 and JSports On Demand 🍿👀#IREvJPN pic.twitter.com/G4AT3GEsOH— Japan Rugby (@JRFURugby) July 10, 2026