Ireland bounced back from defeat to New Zealand, beginning their home autumn internationals with a 41-10 win over Japan in Dublin.

Following last weekend's deflating 26-13 loss to the All Blacks in Chicago, tries from Jack Crowley and Nick Timoney helped Andy Farrell's much-changed side overcome a slow start at the Aviva Stadium.

Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms trailed only 17-10 at half-time following Sato's score and five points from the boot of Lee Seung-sin.

But the hosts, who face upcoming appointments against Australia and world champions South Africa, improved significantly in the second period.

Andrew Porter crossed to increase Ireland's lead before wing Tommy O'Brien sealed victory after Gus McCarthy and Paddy McCarthy each came off the bench to touch down.

Crowley also kicked se

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