Ireland v Japan preview: Andy Farrell’s men must devour Japan for brunch to breathe life into season

Jack Crowley is the picture of concentration during the Ireland captain’s run at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Brunch-time in Dublin 4, a group of Millennials and Gen Z-ers determined to prove they’re not past their peak and a crowd shaking off the excesses of the night before and looking at the prices wondering when things got so expensive.

It’s hardly set up for a memorable day out, but everyone’s here anyway hoping to be surprised.