Overview
- An independent disciplinary panel dismissed Tadhg Beirne’s red card from Chicago, clearing the forward to face Japan.
- Ireland host Japan at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday, with kickoff at 12:40 GMT in their next autumn Test.
- Johnny Sexton said strong training form did not translate in Chicago and expects Ireland to show “something a bit different” this weekend.
- Players and coaches flagged penalties, attacking inaccuracies, missed tackles, ruck speed and lineout execution as priorities after the 26-13 defeat to New Zealand.
- Andy Farrell’s team announcement is due today as selection weighs immediate results with preparation for Australia and South Africa over the following two weekends.