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From Michael Morrow
BBC Sport NI at Fukuoka
Ireland scrum coach Greg Feek claims playing surface problems that are potential can not fixate the side throughout their Pool A fixture from Samoa.
The Fukuoka pitch has been relaid after the World Cup match at the venue between France and the USA it may cut on Saturday.
A BBC Sport NI clip in Irish practice on Friday revealed centre Chris Farrell competent to bury a chunk below the pitch.
We simply try to rear the gamers, explained the Ireland scrum coach.
Trust that the pitch is going to do its job and try and alleviate any concerns when were out there.
Ireland need before Japan accept on Scotland on 19, a bonus-point triumph to get assured of a location.
The decision was taken after heavy rain nearly a couple of weeks ago contributed to a surface, and this has hosted two games at the tournament so far.
While the look of the turf may not be perfect, as expected with a very current installment, we are confident the pitch will do beautifully, said a World Rugby statement.
But, Ireland trainer Joe Schmidt appeared worried by the status of the playing surface at the captains of Ireland run training session Friday.
His disposition is not likely to have been enhanced by centre Farrells sight hiding a ball under the turf during the session – though the players seemed to find the side of the incident.
Even the Ireland boss spent examining problematic strips of turf, revealing a few areas to both scrum coach Feek and Irelands head of operations Ger Carmody.
When asked about Schmidts apparent worries, Feek responded:You guys are pretty clever people, and also you would have observed the pitch yourselves.
A strong Irish side was called in the expectation without needing to rely on Sundays result in Yokohama between both Pool A rivals to go in their favor that they can reserve their place in the last eight.
With the pitch likely to deteriorate as the match wears , Ireland will look for a start which their World Cup future may hinge on scoring at least four tries.
we would like to try to make sure the scrums remain up, added Feek.
Not only for safety but also for the game itself.
Schmidt has called a seasoned side for the game, making 11 changes from the side which failed to dazzle against Russia.
Wing Keith Earls is one of the four gamers where he will act alongside Jacob Stockdale and Jordan Larmour.
[The pitch] doesnt look great to be fair, Earls.
In fact out there its flat and very firm, it doesnt feel too terrible to operate on.
I guess its likely to be the same for both teams and weve just got to go out there and get on with the task .
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