TOKYO (AP) — The best quotes from the Rugby World Cup in Japan: “We’d consider Ireland a very welcoming country, but Japan takes that to a different level.” Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony. “I thought I was going to die with all the pressure.” Japan flyhalf Yu Tamura on the long buildup to their opening night win against Russia. “Performances over the opening weekend … were not consistently of the standards set by World Rugby and themselves, but World Rugby is confident of the highest standards of officiating moving forward.” World Rugby’s astonishing critical statement of its elite referees. “That his back is getting sore, and his knees.” South Africa flyhalf Elton Jantjies on what he was learning from veteran teammate Frans Steyn. “From the big island of Russia to the rather smaller island of Samoa, we say thank you very much for the game.” Russia captain Vasily Artemyev magnanimous after their first test against a Pacific Island team, despite two Samoans sent off for tackling his head. “That’s try of the year, eh? Break your leg and score the try. He deserves a medal for that. That is dying for your country, basically.” Senio Toleafoa on fellow Samoa back-rower Afaesetiti…