Summary

  • Ireland make World Cup quarter-finals with bonus-point win in Fukuoka

  • They go top of Pool A with Scotland v Japan hoping to play on Sunday

  • Centre Bundee Aki sent off for high tackle in 29th minute

  • Johnny Sexton's second try secured Ireland's bonus point in first half

  • Ireland will face either New Zealand or South Africa in the last eight

  1. 'We've had a legal opinion'published at 11:17 British Summer Time 12 October 2019

    In the event of a cancellation, Scottish Rugby believes it has a legal case against the game's governing body.

    World Rugby will do an inspection of the stadium at 22:00 BST on Saturday, with a decision expected within two hours about whether the game (Sun, 11:45) will be played.

    But Scottish Rugby's Mark Dodson says "legal opinion unravels" the case.

    You can read more here.

    Scotland fansImage source, Getty Images
  2. Typhoon Hagibis wreaking havocpublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 12 October 2019

    Ireland's match with Samoa is set to go ahead but Typhoon Hagibis could end Scotland's hopes of qualification.

    World Rugby will make a decision on whether or not Scotland v Japan will go ahead in Yokohama on Sunday morning.

    In the event of a cancelled match, both sides would be awarded two points, which would ensure that Japan finish as group winners.

    Here's a shot from the Japan camp earlier, as the players had to wade through floodwater before training in Tokyo...

    Japan players wading through waterImage source, Reuters
  3. What are the permutations in Pool A?published at 11:10 British Summer Time 12 October 2019

    Ireland v Samoa (11:45 BST)

    Before you start reading this entry, be warned, it's definitely not straightforward!

    A win for Ireland would not be enough if Scotland pick up a bonus-point win against Japan, with the hosts also claiming a bonus losing point.

    All three sides would finish on 15 points, so the side with the highest points difference would qualify as group winners, while second and third would be separated by their head-to-head record.

    Scotland would top the group on points difference, having scored four tries, and Ireland would be eliminated after losing to Japan earlier in the tournament.

    Pool AImage source, BBC Sport

    Got it?

    You can read more on the full permutations in Pool A here.

  4. Henshaw among 11 Irish changespublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 12 October 2019

    Ireland v Samoa (11:45 BST)

    Robbie Henshaw is set for his first involvement in the World Cup after missing the opening three Pool A games because of a hamstring injury.

    Henshaw's inclusion is one of 11 changes from the uninspired 35-0 win over Russia with only Johnny Sexton, Bundee Aki, Keith Earls and Tadhg Beirne retained, although the latter switches from lock to the back row.

    Seven forwards changes include the return of skipper Rory Best who will be partnered by Cian Healy and Tadhg Furlong in the front row.

    You can read more here.

    Robbie HenshawImage source, Getty Images
  5. Team newspublished at 11:03 British Summer Time 12 October 2019

    Ireland v Samoa (11:45 BST)

    Just in case you missed the team news in the week, here's a look at how both sides will line-up...

    Ireland: Larmour; Earls, Henshaw, Aki, Stockdale; Sexton, Murray; Healy, Best, Furlong, Henderson, James Ryan; Beirne, Van der Flier, Stander.

    Replacements: Scannell, Kilcoyne, Porter, Kleyn, O'Mahony, McGrath, Carbery, Conway.

    Samoa: Nanai-Williams; Tuala, Leiua, Taefu, Fidow; Seuteni, Polataivao; Mulipola, S Lam Alaalatoa, Paulo, Le'aupepe; Vui, Ioane, J Lam.

    Replacements: Niuia, Alo-Emile, Lay, Fa'asalele, Tyrell, Cowley, Pisi, Fonotia.

  6. No room for complacencypublished at 10:59 British Summer Time 12 October 2019

    Ireland v Samoa (11:45 BST)

    Secure a bonus-point win against Samoa and guarantee a place in the quarter-final...

    Seems simple, right?

    Joe SchmidtImage source, Getty Images

    Ireland, who came into the tournament as the best team in the world, still have their fate in their own hands.

    But Joe Schmidt's side cannot afford to be complacent, having already been beaten by hosts, and Tier 2 nation, Japan.

    Japan celebrateImage source, Getty Images

    It's all to play for in Fukuoka then...

    Kick off is at 11:45 BST.