Newstalk's man in Japan Alan Quinlan joined Ivan on the Hard Shoulder to preview Ireland's crucial final Rugby World Cup group game with Samoa on Saturday.

The Irish need a bonus point victory to guarantee a place in the quarter finals.

Meanwhile, there is a very real chance that Scotland's match with the hosts could be cancelled due to an imminent typhoon, scuppering any chance they have of making the next stage.

Has World Rugby made the tournament a farce?