Nations Championship: Much-changed Ireland overcome Japan 36-20 as debutants impress

A much-changed Ireland side overcame Japan 36-20 to make it two wins from two in the Nations Championship. <p>Andy Farrell's side followed up their thrilling comeback victory over Australia last week with a solid performance at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia on Saturday morning – with debutant Sean Jansen scoring and picking up the player of the match award in an impressive performance as Ireland picked up the bonus point victory to remain top of the Northern Hemisphere group.</p><p>The victory secured a full haul of 10 points from their opening two games in the new global competition, and coach Andy Farrell was able to hand debuts ‌to four players.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13562475/nations-championship-rugby-will-jordan-breaks-new-zealand-try-scoring-record-in-47-17-victory-over-italy"><strong>Jordan breaks All Blacks try-scoring record in win over Italy</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13472169/nations-championship-fixtures-schedule-dates-key-info-about-rugbys-revolutionary-new-look-tournament">Nations Championship: All you need to know about rugby's new-look tournament</a></strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?