Rugby World Cup 2019: Joe Schmidt puts pressure on referee ahead of Ireland’s clash with Japan

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Joe Schmidt has heaped the pressure on referee Angus Gardner ahead of Ireland's World Cup clash with hosts Japan on Saturday. Head coach Schmidt claimed the last time Gardner refereed Ireland proved “incredibly frustrating”, intimating his side were unduly punished during March's 25-7 Six Nations loss to Wales in Cardiff that sealed the hosts' Grand Slam. Japan have spent the week claiming Cian Healy angles in illegally at the scrum, with not only prop Yusuke Kizu calling out their opponents but also head coach Jamie Joseph backing the Brave Blossoms' suspicion.

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