The penultimate match in pool a sees Ireland face Samoa in Fukuoka City — with Joe Schmidts unwanted looking to reserve their place at the quarter-finals.
Japan a couple of weeks ago stuned the Irish, before making a lacklustre effort against Russia — eventually running out 35-0 victors. Schmidt will be thankful this fixture has not fallen foul of Typhoon Hagibis and his sides destiny is still very far in their own hands.
A bonus point win will fasten Ireland a place in the past eight regardless of the result of Japan v Scotland on Sunday (which could possibly be abandoned) and the selectors have named a powerful side who seem more than capable of procuring the four efforts.
Robbie Henshaw returns outside centre to make his initial appearance of the tournament after a hamstring injury side-lined him for the opening three games. He partners Bundee Aki in midfield from the half-backs with Conor Murray along with Johnny Sexton.
Rory Best Cian Healy and Tadhg Furlongs first alternative front-row additionally reunite along James Ryan along with Iain Henderson in the engine room.
Samoa have failed to fire during this World Cup, they produced their best display of the tournament from Japan last weekend but were still well beaten by the hosts. And although its always dangerous to write the Samoans off their final 15 matches have produced against Spain, Tonga and Russia.
Among the things fans love about Samoan rugby is the physicality with which they play the game, however there isnt any doubt theyve crossed the line to get some events in Japan – theyve already received one red card in the World Cup and probably should have had two others.
In a match where they can become frustrated down with a lot of phase play a sending off is worth a go and reasonably priced at 6/1.
With Murray and Sexton back to pull the strings its hard to imagine anything aside from a Ireland victory — particularly if they create a performance like they did on the opening weekend against Scotland.
This Samoa team dont seem like the sides and Keeping that I am trying for an Ireland win they know they want the bonus point to ensure their spot we have seen in years past.
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