# Four players to debut as Ireland makes nine changes for Japan match

Ireland's rugby team has made nine changes to their starting lineup for an upcoming match against Japan, including four players set to make their international debuts. The move highlights the team's strategy to test new talent against a competitive opponent.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cly7v06220lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:38:18 GMT