Clohessy and Gallagher handed first Ireland starts
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand hands first starts to Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher for Saturday's Test with Japan.
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Ireland head coach Scott Bemand hands first starts to Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher for Saturday's Test with Japan.
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