Ireland ............29
Scotland ........45
FINALAISTS two years ago, Ireland will be relegated unless they defeat Japan today.
Defeat will see Ireland drop into the World Trophy competition next year.
It seemed highly unlikely Ireland would find themselves in a relegation dogfight when they raced into a 14-3 lead after 23 minutes,with fly-half Harry Byrne getting them off the mark with a good try after 10 minutes.
He set up the second for Peter Sylvester but mistakes crept into the Irish performance in the lineout and in open play.
Scotland, who had also lost their three opening fixtures, t...