Ireland will get an early chance to avenge their shock World Cup defeat to Japan in Dublin in a year's time. Ireland will get an early chance to avenge their shock World Cup defeat to Japan in Dublin in a year's time. Ireland to get chance of revenge on Japan in 2020 as World Rugby reveal they're considering World Cup expansionWorld Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont this morning revealed that the Brave Blossoms will take on Andy Farrell's men during the new coach's first autumn window, with the Japanese Rugby Union confirming the fixture for November 21. "We've had the fairest match schedule we've had for any Rugby World Cup and I think that is reflected in the performances that we have seen," he said. Providing the best possible environment for all of the teams to perform at their best, is the priority for every World Cup.

Source: Irish Independent November 03, 2019 10:30 UTC