David Porecki of the Wallabies scores a try during the international against Fiji at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia. Photo: Getty Images
Ireland’s Nations Championship clash with Japan has been confirmed for McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on July 11 (11.0am Irish time).
The game will follow Ireland’s opener against Australia in Sydney the previous week (July 4), while Andy Farrell’s men will then travel to Auckland to take on the All Blacks at Eden Park on July 18.