Ireland make six changes for Japan rematch
The Ireland women's rugby team has announced six changes to their starting lineup for the upcoming rematch against Japan. The squad includes several debutants and tactical adjustments following their previous victory.
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Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher will both make their first starts for Ireland, while Scott Bemand is set to hand three players their debuts in Saturday's rematch with Japan in Cork.
The Ireland head coach has made six changes to the group that defeated Japan 31-24 in Galway on Sunday, with prop Sophie Barrett, lock Kate Jordan and versatile back Alana McInerney all in line for debuts.
Aoife Wafer misses out once again due to injury, but captain Erin King, Brittany Hogan and Jemima Adams Verling continue in the back row - the only line of the starting XV that is retained in its entirety from last week.
Linda Djougang comes back into the side this week, but is named at loosehead prop where she replaces Niamh O'Dowd, joining Neve Jones and Eilís Cahill in a powerful front row unit.
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