{"success":true,"data":{"id":"d7778bc0-d1c3-414a-8738-e79d43332a87","title":"Rotated Ireland overcome spirited Japan side as Sean Jansen shines on debut","summary":"Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. 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We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.\n\n**Your support makes all the difference.**\n\n[Ireland](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/ireland) maintained their flawless start to the Nations Championship, securing a bonus-point 36-20 victory over [Japan](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/japan) in Australia, with Sean Jansen marking his debut with a try.\n\nThe win ensures [Andy Farrell](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/andy-farrell)'s side remains at the summit of the Northern Hemisphere group, boasting two wins from two.\n\nBeyond Jansen's memorable score, further tries came from Nick Timoney, Tom O’Toole, Robbie Henshaw, and Tom Stewart. Ciaran Frawley contributed six points with the boot, while Harry Byrne added another four, solidifying Ireland's commanding lead.\n\nHead coach Andy Farrell had made nine alterations to the squad that narrowly defeated Australia, with Tadhg Beirne taking on the captaincy for the first time and hooker Ronan Kelleher earning his 50th cap.\n\nNumber eight Jansen started, joined by fellow Connacht players Billy Bohan and Sam Illo, and Ulster back-rower Bryn Ward, all making their debuts from the bench.","source_name":"The Independent","source_url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/ireland-japan-result-sean-jansen-b3013180.html","url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/ireland-japan-result-sean-jansen-b3013180.html","author":"Sport Staff","author_name":"Sport Staff","published_at":"2026-07-11T22:08:04.000Z","publication_date":"2026-07-11T22:08:04.000Z","image_url":"https://static.independent.co.uk/2026/07/11/15/download.-3.","category":"world","topic":"world","tags":[],"political_bias":null,"bias_score":null,"confidence_score":null,"credibility_score":null,"factual_quality":null,"reading_time":3,"word_count":463,"view_count":0,"breaking":false,"breaking_news":false,"ai_analysis":null,"fact_check_status":"unverified","archive_status":"hot"}}