The game in pool a watchs Ireland face Samoa in Fukuoka City — together with Joe Schmidts unwanted seeking to book their place in the quarter-finals.
The Irish were amazed by Japan a couple of weeks before, before making a lacklustre campaign against Russia — eventually running 35-0 victors out. Schmidt is going to be thankful that this fixture has not fallen foul of Typhoon Hagibis and his sides fate is still very much in their hands.
A bonus point win may fasten Ireland a place in the last eight regardless of the results 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 securing the four attempts.
Robbie Henshaw returns to create his first appearance of the championship following a hamstring injury side-lined him. He partners Bundee Aki in midfield from the half-backs with Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton.
The first alternative front-row of all Cian Healy, Rory Best and Tadhg Furlong additionally return along with James Ryan and Iain Henderson from the motor room.
Samoa have failed to shoot during this World Cup, that they produced their very best display of the tournament from Japan last weekend but were well beaten by the hosts. And although its always dangerous to write the Samoans off their final 15 matches have produced from Tonga, Spain and Russia.
Among the things fans adore about Samoan football is the physicality where they play the game, however there isnt any doubt they have crossed the line on some occasions in Japan – theyve already received a single red card at the World Cup and likely should have had others.
In a game where they can become frustrated down with a great deal of stage play with a is priced at 6/1 and well worth a try.
With Murray and Sexton back to pull on the strings its hard to imagine anything aside from a Ireland success — especially if they create a performance as they did about the opening weekend from Scotland.
With that I am opting by 31-40 points to get an Ireland triumph , they understand they want the bonus stage to guarantee their spot and this Samoa team dont seem like the sides we have seen in years past.
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