Belfast Telegraph
·Jul 2026
Ireland player ratings: Jack Conan and Sean Jansen pick of bunch as second-string struggle to impress against Japan
Ireland secured a bonus‑point win over Japan in the Nations Championship, though the largely second‑string side delivered an unconvincing display. Jack Conan and Sean Jansen were identified as the strongest performers, while several debutants featured as the team struggled at times against a determined Japan. The result marked Ireland’s second consecutive victory in the tournament.