2005 Ireland rugby union tour of Japan

2005 Ireland rugby union tour of Japan. Eleven Ireland players, including their captain Brian O'Driscoll, plus their coach Eddie O'Sullivan were included in the British and Irish Lions squad for their tour of New Zealand. As a result the Ireland squad for this tour featured nine previously uncapped players and an interim coach. This matches were the second important appointment for Japanese team, after the tour of South America in April.

2005 Ireland rugby union tour of Japan

2005 Ireland rugby union tour of Japan. Eleven Ireland players, including their captain Brian O'Driscoll, plus their coach Eddie O'Sullivan were included in the British and Irish Lions squad for their tour of New Zealand. As a result the Ireland squad for this tour featured nine previously uncapped players and an interim coach. This matches were the second important appointment for Japanese team, after the tour of South America in April.