Ireland returns home to Aviva Stadium in Dublin to open its Quilter Nations Series campaign with a clash against Japan on Nov. 8.
Coach Andy Farrell’s squad features a blend of experience and new opportunity, as Caelan Doris captains the side after making his comeback from injury in Chicago last week against the All Blacks.
Farrell has rewarded form and consistency across the lineup, handing a Test debut to Munster’s Tom Farrell, who starts at center alongside Robbie Henshaw. The back three of Jamie Osborne, Tommy O’Brien, and Jacob Stockdale bring balance and pace, while Craig Casey and Jack Crowley form an all-Munster half-back pairing.Â
In the pack, Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher, and Thomas Clarkson make up the front row, with James Ryan and Tadhg Beirne anchoring the second row. Ryan Baird, Nick Timoney, and captain Doris round out a dynamic back row.
Japan arrives in Dublin aiming to disrupt Ireland’s rhythm with its high-tempo, offload-heavy attack. The Brave Blossoms’ forward unit, featuring Warner Dearns and Ben Gunter, will test Ireland’s set piece, while the backline built around halfbacks Naoto Saito and Seungsin Lee provides creativity and speed. Saturday’s meeting promises a sharp, technical contest between two ambitious sides looking to sharpen form ahead of next year’s international calendar.
How To Watch Ireland vs. Japan Rugby
Ireland vs. Japan kicks off Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:40 a.m. ETat Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match will stream live in the United States on Peacock.
Ireland Lineup vs. Japan
Starting XV:
Andrew PorterRónan KelleherThomas ClarksonJames RyanTadhg BeirneRyan BairdNick TimoneyCaelan Doris (captain)Craig CaseyJack CrowleyJacob StockdaleRobbie HenshawTom FarrellTommy O’BrienJamie Osborne
Replacements:
16. Gus McCarthy17. Paddy McCarthy18. Finlay Bealham19. Cian Prendergast20. Jack Conan21. Caolin Blade22. Sam Prendergast23. Jimmy O’BrienJapan Lineup vs. Ireland
Starting XV:
Kenta KobayashiKenji SatoShuhei TakeuchiEpineri UluivitiWarner DearnsBen GunterKanji ShimokawaFaulua MakisiNaoto SaitoSeungsin LeeTomoki OsadaCharlie LawrenceDylan RileyKippei IshidaYoshitaka Yazaki
Replacements:
16. Shodai Hirao17. Ryosuke Iwaihara18. Keijiro Tamefusa19. Jack Cornelsen20. Michael Leitch21. Shinobu Fujiwara22. Shinya Komura23. Yuya HiroseSubscribe To Watch Rugby All Year Long With A FloRugby Annual Subscription
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How To Watch Autumn Nations Series 2025
The 2025 Autumn Nations will be broadcast on different networks all over the world. If you live in the USA, you can watch the games on Peacock.Â
UK: TNT SportsUSA: PeacockIreland: TNT Sports (Autumn Nations Games) / Virgin Media (Ireland Games)Wales: S4CSouth Africa: SuperSportAustralia: Stan SportNew Zealand: Sky Sport NZAutumn Nations 2025 Schedule & Autumn Internationals 2025 Schedule
Saturday, Nov. 8
7 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. USA – Adjarabet Arena (Autumn International)7:40 a.m. ET – Ireland vs. Japan – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)10:10 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. New Zealand – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)12:40 p.m. ET – Italy vs. Australia – Bluenergy Stadium (Autumn Nations)12:40 p.m. ET – England vs. Fiji – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. South Africa – Stade de France (Autumn Nations)10 a.m. ET – Colombia vs. Mexico – Estadio Cincuentenario (Autumn International)10 a.m. ET – Romania vs. Canada – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)10 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Uruguay – Estádio Nacional do Jamor (Autumn International)
Sunday, Nov. 9
10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs Argentina – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
Saturday, Nov. 15
7 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. Canada – Adjarabet Arena (Autumn International)7:40 a.m. ET – Italy vs. South Africa – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)10 a.m. ET – Romania vs. USA – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)10:10 a.m. ET – England vs. New Zealand – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)12:40 p.m. ET – Wales vs. Japan – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. Fiji – Stade Matmut-Atlantique (Autumn Nations)3:10 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. Australia – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)10 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Hong Kong China – Estádio Nacional do Jamor (Autumn International)
Sunday, Nov. 16
10:10 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. Argentina – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
Saturday, Nov. 22
7 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. Japan – Mikheil Meskhi Stadium (Autumn International)10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs. New Zealand – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)11 a.m. ET – Spain vs. Fiji – Estadio Ciudad de Málaga (Autumn International)12:40 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. South Africa – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)3:10 p.m. ET – Italy vs. Chile – Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Autumn Nations)3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. Australia – Stade de France (Autumn Nations)10 a.m. ET – Romania vs. Uruguay – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)11 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Canada – Estádio Municipal Cidade de Coimbra (Autumn International)
Sunday, Nov. 23
8:40 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. Tonga – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)11:10 a.m. ET – England vs. Argentina – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
Saturday, Nov. 29
10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs. South Africa – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)European Union Rugby Lives On FloSports And FloRugby
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