There's only one Richie Myler.

The Ireland full-back gets under a very high kick and catches with ease despite a wall of red running towards him.

No fear.

Paul Cooke
Former England international on BBC Two

Off the back of relentless pressure on your own try line that is exactly what you want from your half-back.

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Of teams to have played more than one game, only Russia and South Africa have a worse win rate at the Rugby League World Cup than Lebanon who have won once, drawn once and lost six.

Meanwhile, Ireland could equal their best ever winning run at the tournament with a third straight win (across different years), which they set back in 2000.

Oh so close for Lebanon as Mitchell Moses is held short by Richie Myler.

They try to kick things next up but Ed Chamberlain shepherds the ball out of play and Ireland win possession back.

That was a great defensive stop from the Irish.

Ireland are caught offside with Khalil Rahme driving forward. Lebanon are knocking on the door already.

Oh not good for Ireland as Lebanon steal the ball in a good position.

Early pressure.

Let's hope.

Ireland start strong pinning their opponents back with a strong kick from Luke Keary to finish off a bruising first set.

Kyle Amor
Former Ireland prop on BBC Two

I think this could potentially be one of the games of the tournament.

Lebanon kick things off.

Lebanon head coach Michael Cheika speaking on BBC Two: "You can see how they set up with a four-half-back diamond they will be crafty. They have got good players, players that are at a professional level. We have a different mix but we have based what we have done here on the fundamentals of the game.

"This is what you come for. Pressure? No. It's more excitement. For a lot of guys it is being here in this environment, is what they are here for. You have to go and take it [the opportunity]."

Anthems done. Plenty of Ireland fans in today at Leigh.

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Ireland's head coach Ged Corcoran, speaking on BBC Two: "It's a non negotiable [making an impact on the tournament]. I want the boys to enjoy themselves and embrace the occasion. We are excited and looking forward to the game and we are going to put on a show.

"I was really happy with our performance against Jamaica. We didn't have a warm-up game so you are going to get those scratchy bits to your game. There is no pressure on us. We will go game by game."

Kyle Amor
Former Ireland prop on BBC Two

Losing Adam Doueihi will place an awful lot of pressure and expectation onto the shoulders of Mitchell Moses.

The players are walking out. This already feels tense.

Thoughts?

Kyle Amor
Former Ireland prop on BBC Two

Josh Mansour has such a long and proven career in the NRL averaging a try almost every other game. But it is his work out in the back field which is just as impressive for me.

How they [wingers] start the set off will dictate field position.

Think I'd have preferred to pass on a stroll in the rain.

Lebanon have never lost to Ireland in their three previous meetings, drawing twice and winning once.

The last encounter between the nations was in 2009, when Lebanon won 40-16 in Bridgend and this will be the first time they've faced each other at the Rugby League World Cup.

Brian Noble
Ex-Great Britain coach on BBC Two

The Irish have gone under the radar. I think they fancy their chances regardless of who they play. They have got some really good players. There is plenty of NRL and Super League experience.

Kyle Amor
Former Ireland prop on BBC Two

Ireland will be tested today. There is a real connection between all the players. They are making all the right noises. There will be moments in this game where they are backs to the wall and have to rely on each other.