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Wed 04 Apr 2007Early onslaught sets up Irish win9th-12th Play-off/ Ireland 31 Japan 10: Ireland stamped out any relegation threats from Division A with a comprehensive win in this ninth v 12th classification match at Shaw's Bridge last night.First-half tries by Paddy Brophy (two), Eoin O'Malley and Patrick Mallon had established a 24-5 lead at the interval, and although their scoring dried up in the second period, Japan weren't equipped with the firepower to mount a serious revival despite a late flourish.