Ireland are aiming to bounce back from last weekend.
Scott Bemand has named six changes for the Ireland team to face Japan this Sunday.
Eilís Cahill earns her first start in the front row, and is joined by Neve Jones and Brittany Hogan in the pack.
Beibhinn Parsons, Anna McGann and Aoibheann Reilly return to the backline following last week's loss to the USA.
While Aoife Dalton alongside the uncapped Beth Buttimer have both been named on the replacements bench.
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