Tadhg Beirne is free to play against Japan this Saturday.
The Munster captain had the red card he received against New Zealand rescinded following a hearing last night.
Beirne’s yellow card for a high tackle on Beauden Barrett early in the game in Chicago was upgraded to a red after a bunker review.
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Meanwhile,
Ireland assistant coach Johnny Sexton admits there will be teething problems as the team looks towards preparing for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Andy Farrell’s side opened the November window with a disappointing 26-13 defeat to New Zealand in Chicago last weekend.
But Sexton feels it would be inaccurate to suggest that team have been in a prolonged period of transition:
