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Johnny Sexton

Ireland leaders look ahead to epic Rugby World Cup clash against the Springboks

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton and coach Andy Farrell are under no illusions as to the challenge that awaits them when they face the Springboks in their RWC Pool B clash next week.

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Ireland put minnows Romania to the sword with 12-try thumping

Johnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback with two of 12 tries as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in Bordeaux.

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Ireland wary of number one ranking putting big target on their backs

Flanker Peter O'Mahony has warned his fellow Ireland players that their world number one status has put a big target on their backs at the Rugby World Cup.

Andy Farrell

Farrell: Ireland well prepared for Scotland clash

Andy Farrell is confident Grand Slam-chasing Ireland can deal with the emotion of the Six Nations battle against Scotland on Sunday.

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Antoine Dupont: Owen Farrell will play a role from England bench

Antoine Dupont insists France still expect Owen Farrell to have an impact for England at Twickenham despite sitting on the bench.

Johnny Sexton

Andy Farrell hopeful Ireland will have key players back for Scotland test

Ireland boss Andy Farrell is optimistic most of his sidelined stars will be fit and firing for a crunch Murrayfield showdown with title rivals Scotland.

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