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Ireland 0-0 Japan (12:40 GMT)
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Munster centre Tom Farrell makes Ireland debut and captain Caelan Doris to start in much-changed side
Andy Farrell's side lost 26-13 against New Zealand last week and Japan thrashed 61-7 by South Africa
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Ireland 0-0 Japan
Away we go in Dublin!
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Here's a reminder of your teams before we get under way in Dublin.
Ireland: J Osborne; T O'Brien, T Farrell , R Henshaw, J Stockdale; J Crowley, C Casey; A Porter, R Kelleher, T Clarkson; J Ryan, T Beirne; R Baird , N Timoney, C Doris (capt)
Replacements: G McCarthy, P McCarthy, F Bealham, C Prendergast, J Conan, C Blade, S Prendergast, J O'Brien.
Japan: Y Yazaki; K Ishida, D Riley, C Lawrence, T Osada; S Lee, N Saito; K Kobayashi, K Sato, S Takeuchi; E Uluiviti, W Dearns; B Gunter, K Shimokawa, F Makisi.
Replacements: S Hirao, R Iwaihara, K Tamefusa, J Cornelsen, M Leitch, S Fujiwara, S Komura, Y Hirose.
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Two familiar faces meet up ahead of kick off.
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It's time for the anthems in Dublin.
First up, it's Japan.
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Jonathan Bradley
BBC Sport NI senior journalist at Aviva Stadium
The 12.40 GMT kick-off is certainly proving an odd one for supporters anyway.
The players have arrived before a huge chunk of the crowd.
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Here come the teams at a sun-kissed Aviva Stadium.
It's not the biggest game Ireland will have this autumn, but my word it's important after last week's result.
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Brian O'Driscoll
Former Ireland captain on TNT Sports
Japan will want to move the ball quickly and Ireland will have to stop them from doing that. It will be tough as it is a perfect afternoon for rugby.
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BBC Sounds
You can follow live audio coverage of the game on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 3, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Sound from 12:30 GMT.
Presenter Orla Bannon will be joined in the studio by former Ireland internationals Robbie Diack and Claire Small, with Jim Neilly and Ian Humphreys in the commentary booth.
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How do you do, fellow kids?
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Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell speaking to TNT Sports:
"We didn't lick our wounds long after last week. We went straight into preparing for today and we know we need more intention from the start.
There is an opportunity today for the boys on the pitch to put pressure on those watching in the stand."
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When you see there is a new episode of the Ireland Rugby Social.
Ireland v Japan (12:40 GMT)Brian O'Driscoll
Former Ireland captain on TNT Sports
Tom is so old that even I have played with him! In all seriousness, it is a wonderful story and a wonderful day for him.
He has taken the long route to become an international but, after originally having a temporary contract at Munster, he has played his way into a crucial role there and deserves this today.
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An Ireland debut at the age of 32.
It's a big day for Tom Farrell, who will start at centre.
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I am speed.
Japan opened their autumn last week against world champions South Africa, and it's fair to say things didn't really go to plan.
South Africa ran out 61-7 winners at Wembley as the Springboks turned on the style.
Kurt-Lee Arendse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu both scored two tries,
Youngster Yoshitaka Yazaki scored Japan's sole try in London in what was a high-scoring but ultimately one-sided contest.
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Ireland prop Andrew Porter says his side are taking inspiration from their 60-5 win against Japan in 2021 as they look to kick-start their autumn campaign.
Porter explained that Ireland were looking back at that big win over Japan four years ago that set them up for the success that has since followed under Andy Farrell.
"It was a bit of springboard and was a step in the right direction," Porter said of the win in which Johnny Sexton contributed 16 points on his 100th Ireland cap.
"We were looking back to it and how good that cohesion was. It felt like everything clicked that day and, in that series, and that's what we're trying to do now after game one, we want to get that feeling back."
Porter said that having reviewed last week's defeat by the All Blacks there were "snippets" of what Ireland can do but it ultimately "wasn't the account we wanted to give of ourselves".
He hopes Ireland can respond against a Japan side that were thrashed 61-7 by South Africa last weekend.
"They're a really well organised unit. Against South Africa, it didn't go the way they wanted but they're still a great attacking threat and have a good set piece, so we won't be taking them lightly or will be complacent about it at all," he added.
"The worst thing you can do is underestimate them and we won't be doing that. "
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Matt Gault
BBC Sport NI senior journalist at Aviva Stadium
Ireland's last home game before today was the miserable Six Nations defeat by France. Les Bleus scored 34 unanswered points that day to take control of the title race and effectively kill off Irish hopes of a third straight championship.
With the greatest respect, the chances of Japan running riot this afternoon in the same manner are slim at best.
There was a crackling atmosphere in here before the France game. It's much more low-key today, what with the lunchtime kick-off etc, but make no mistake: this is an important day for Andy Farrell's side.
Anything less than a convincing win and the question marks that have surrounded this squad in recent weeks will remain.
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What do you make of Eddie Jones' comments on the state of rugby?
Does the TMO need fixing? Would a hybrid game work?
Let us know using 'Get Involved'.
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Whether you love him or not, when Eddie Jones speaks, you tend to listen.
From his underdog heroics with Japan in 2015, the blunt end to his trophy-laden spell as England boss or two contrasting spells with Australia – he has seen it all in 30 years of coaching.
Often outspoken, he can be viewed as a polarising figure but no one can accuse him of not caring about rugby.
And he has a plan to fix the sport he loves.
Speaking on the Ireland Rugby Social podcast before Japan's game in Dublin on Saturday, he laid out the big changes he would make.
"In terms of professionalism, there's no doubt we are at a financial point where something is going to have to give," Jones said in Dublin.
"International teams are playing closer to 15 Tests because everyone needs more money. Say that takes up to 22 weeks, which leaves 30 weeks left of the year. How can you have a strong domestic season?
"The obvious answer is everyone has 10-team comps and they all play at the same time, and then you have a window for a Club World Cup competition that is the icing on the cake.
"But that's going to take a huge realignment of World Rugby and I think we need to get to that."
You can read more on Jones' thoughts on the game here, including some strong thoughts on the TMO and the state of club rugby.
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Eddie Jones is no stranger to Dublin and he's a special guest in a bonus episode of the Ireland Rugby Social podcast.
Jones sits down with Gavin Andrews to talk through his experiences in Ireland, Johnny Sexton as a coach, Ireland's transition under Andy Farrell and the state of rugby – which he had plenty of views on.
You can listen to the Ireland Rugby Social on BBC Sounds.
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Both sets of supporters are bringing the colour to Dublin today.
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