Box kick from Casey, Ueda takes and plays Matsunaga

Loose as Ireland lose ground

Frawley tries a chip which is blocked, Ireland regather

Timoney carries from the lineout

Box kick from Saito away to touch

Ito clears, Frawley puts it high, taken by Ueda

Frawley gets the match underway for Ireland

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

Japan and Ireland do battle in round 2 of the Nations Championship. Japan began with a 27-10 win over Italy in the opening round, while Ireland edged Australia 33-31. Head to head these sides have met on eleven occasions, with Ireland winning ten to the single victory by Japan.