NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA ¨C Ireland coach Andy Farrell says Japan is ¡°bang in form¡± and poses a threat, but Eddie Jones¡¯ side will need something special to topple a team on a five-match win streak when they meet on Saturday.
The two sides clash on neutral territory at the beachside town of Newcastle, north of Sydney, in round two of the Nations Championship with both of them on a high.
Japan is brimming with confidence after toppling Italy 27-10 in Tokyo last weekend while Ireland pulled off a stunning last-gasp 33-31 victory over Australia in Sydney, rallying from behind four times.
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