"Tom Farrell's Debut" - Ireland 41-10 Japan: Andy Farrell reacts to Autumn Series win as Jamie Osborne injured

Ireland ran in six scores against the Brave Blossoms, three of which came in the final 20 minutes of the match. This closing show of dominance was a polar opposite of their efforts out in Chicago, as the All Blacks bagged a trio of unanswered tries in the final 20 minutes.

Ireland have Australia up next in the Autumn Series, with their form rejuventated ahead of their clash against the Wallabies, before their November blockbuster with the Springboks closes the series.

It took just six minutes for Ireland to open the scoring, with fly half Jack Crowley making no mistake from the tee with a well struck penalty to establish a three point advantage. The first yellow card was then brandished, as Japan midfielder Charlie Lawrence was sent to the sin bin for a tip-tackle on Ireland debutant Tom Farrell.

Whilst Lawrence would return after a brief 10 minute stint on the side-lines, Ireland made the most of the short extra-man advantage. A solid break from Caelan Doris took Ireland up to the 5m line, with Craig Casey quickly recycling the ball and finding Tadhg Beirne. The lock shipped a pass to Jack Crowley to cross the line, as the three Munster men combined for Ireland's first home try of the series. Crowley added the extras for a 10-point lead after 20 minutes.

Ireland would add a second score on the half hour mark, with a sudden break from back row Nick Timoney catching everyone in the Aviva Stadium off guard. Timoney supported a carry from Ryan Baird, and broke free from Japan's 22m for a stunning solo finish. Another well taken conversion extended Ireland's lead to 17-0.

Japan fired their first shot just before the break, with an imposing rolling maul forcing their way across the whitewash. Prop Kenta Kobayashi got his name on the score-sheet, before Seungsin Lee added the conversion and a further penalty on the stroke of half-time to silence Lansdowne Road. Ireland's lead was cut down to 17-10 in a matter of moments, as the sides departed for the interval.

Ireland started off the second half strong, with Andrew Porter over the whitewash for an unstoppable short-range carry. Crowley could not convert the 48th minute effort, with the deficit holding at 22-10. Ireland then out-muscled Japan with a rolling maul effort, as Gus McCarthy grounded the score after 66 minutes.

It was all Ireland for the final quarter of the match, with the men in green overpowering a Japan side that had faltered in Dublin. After feeling the might of Japan's rolling maul, Ireland imposed an eight-man drive of their own, as the Brave Blossoms were marched backwards as Paddy McCarthy grounded the effort. The match was wrapped up with a stunning breakaway along the right touch-line, as Player of the Match Tommy O'Brien cantered home to close out the scoring in style.

TRIES: 6 (Crowley 20', Timoney 30', Porter 48', G. McCarthy 66', P. McCarthy 73', T. O'Brien 76')

CONVERSIONS: 3 (Crowley 20', 30', S. Prendergast 73', 76')

PENALTIES: 1 (Crowley 6'

YELLOW CARD: 1 (Jacob Stockdale)

TRIES: 1 (Kobayashi 37')

CONVERSIONS: 1 (Lee 37')

PENALTIES: 1 (Lee 40')

YELLOW CARDS: 1 (Lawrence 16')

After such a strong performance as Ireland's fullback, it was a hammer blow to see Jamie Osborne sustain an injury in the closing moments of the match. Osborne was a stand-out operator for Andy Farrell's side, yet the Leinster flyer was in some clear discomfort following a tough collision left Osborne clutching at his shoulder. Whilst no official medical report has been revealed, Andy Farrell does not like what he saw.

ANDY FARRELL: "It doesn't look good. It doesn't look good. You could see why, by the way he was holding it I thought he might have broken something. His shoulder, we think that it was out of place and back in place now. But to know that for sure, we'll have to obviously get a look at that."

Having been a stand-out performer for Munster in the United Rugby Championship, as the province established five-match winning streak in the opening block, Tom Farrell was handed his first Ireland cap for his irresistible efforts. The centre has claimed the accolade of being the oldest Ireland back of the professional era to make his senior Test debut, as he secured his first cap at 32-years-old, some six years after his first call-up into the Ireland squad.

Farrell had plenty of defensive work to get his debut underway, as the midfielder was immediatly called into action to halt the powerful Japan ball-carriers that cascaded down his centre channel. For a first-time paring, the midfield axis of Farrell and Robbie Henshaw was impressive upon both sides of the ball, with their neat interplay linking the centres with their flying outside backs and surging forward pack.

Farrell's afternoon took a rough bump in the road, as he was up-ended in the tackle by his opposite man Charlie Lawrence. The Japan centre planted Farrell upon his head and neck with a nasty landing, yet only a sin-bin was the sentence for the Mitsubishi Dynaboars man. Farrell muscled on for a solid performance for Ireland, yet he did not take the starring role in the second half runaway, like he had done in that of his provincial red.

ANDY FARRELL: "[I am] Absolutely delighted for him. We've just done the presentation behind closed doors with the players, and he spoke about his journey, and it's a fantastic journey, isn't it?

"I mean, six years ago, when he came in, he was a shadow of himself that he is today. The progression that we've seen and this time around, coming in and hitting the ground running and backing himself and showing everyone that he belongs has been evident for everyone to see.

"He certainly used his time differently because of the experience that he's gained as a player over those six years. So, what a story."

After making his Ireland debut last weekend against the All Blacks in Chicago, there was plenty of pre-match buzz around Paddy McCarthy as the prop prepared for his first hit-out in green at the Aviva Stadium. The Leinster loose-head replaced his provice teammate Andrew Porter at the 67th minute, and was an immediate bolt of lighting that ran rampant against the tiring Japanese defence.

McCarthy burst into life over the gain-line with a couple of quick carries against the red and white defence. However, it was at the scrum where the 22-year-old really settled in, as he, alongside his fellow impact front row Gus McCarthy and Finlay Bealham, made light work of the second half scrummaging effort from Eddie Jones' side.

McCarthy capped off his milestone day with a try in the latter stages, as his quick pick-and-go could not be contained after a solid line-out drive splintered the Japan defence. This followed up an earlier score from his namesake Gus McCarthy, with Andy Farrell was delighted by how the two young props rose to the occassion from the bench:

ANDY FARRELL: "The bench certainly helped that, especially a couple of young lads. You know, thought Gus was great as far as his intent, set piece wise and how he went about his business. So, you know, he's a young lad trying to find his way an international level. So that's pleasing. Paddy, his first home game and his second test, two pick and goes in quick succession and scoring the tries. Pleasing."

There were two stand-out performers from Ulster Rugby within the Ireland team today, as back row Nick Timoney and wing Jacob Stockdale both put in tremendous performances as they swapped white for green. Timoney impressed with a well taken try, that caught the Japan defence off guard mid-way through the second half. The back row capitalised upon Japan's brief hesitation, as the Brave Blossoms thought that play had halted for a knock-on.

Stockdale's performance was positive for the most part, however an unfortunate yellow card marred the overall report. The wing was sent to the sin bin following a clash of heads with Japan wing Kippei Ishida, yet thankfully, the offence rightfully was capped off at a yellow card. Stockdale exploded back from his brief hiatus, as searching runs carved his way through the back-field.

ANDY FARRELL: "I thought Nick [Timoney] played really well. Obviously, he looked sharp for the try, but he's done a lot of work, certainly off the ball, that was pretty pleasing for us. So, he could be pleased with himself. And Jacob, obviously, he was little bit gutted with the yellow card, but I thought he was back to trying to be himself in that second half there. We didn't manage to get him over through the last pass or whatever, but you see him in a more determined mood. So he'd be pleased with parts of that."