Rugby World Cup 2019: Rory Best admits Ireland were left ‘chasing shadows’ in shock defeat...

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Ireland captain Rory Best admitted that his men were left “chasing shadows” in their shock World Cup defeat by Japan, adding that the side had been unable to provide “the right answers” to the hosts' ferocious and spirited display. Four years on from their famous win over South Africa, the Brave Blossoms fought back from two tries down to record yet another historic victory at the tournament, beating the Irish 19-12 in Shizuoka. The result now places Japan, who beat Russia in their opening match, in pole position to qualify for their first-ever World Cup quarter-final, with fixtures against Samoa and Scotland to follow.

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