Ireland have moved to Kobe as preparations for the Russia game on Thursday ramp up.

Cian Tracey is joined by Jonathan Bradley as they look back on the shock defeat to Japan having had more time to reflect on it.

We hear from CJ Stander who admits that the loss to the host nation was up there with the biggest disappointments of his career. 

Jordi Murphy is due to link up with the squad today and the lads ask how ready he would be to play on Thursday after the long haul flight. Robbie Henshaw’s fitness is in the spotlight again as Joe Schmidt faces a selection headache in midfield.

Ireland have moved to Kobe as preparations for the Russia game on Thursday ramp up. Cian Tracey is joined by Jonathan Bradley as they look back on the shock defeat to Japan having had more time to reflect on it. We hear from CJ Stander who admits that the loss to the host nation was up there with the biggest disappointments of his career.  Jordi Murphy is due to link up with the squad today and the lads ask how ready he would be to play on Thursday after the long haul flight. Robbie Henshaw’s fitness is in the spotlight again as Joe Schmidt faces a selection headache in midfield.

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