Ireland continue their winning start to the World Cup with a bonus-point victory over Tonga on a landmark night for Johnny Sexton in Nantes.
Ireland continued their winning start to the World Cup with a bonus-point victory over Tonga on a landmark night for Johnny Sexton in Nantes.
Crucially, the world's number one-ranked team again appeared to avoid injuries to key players with Farrell even afforded the luxury of ending Sexton's night at half-time after the out-half's record-breaking contribution. Sexton was, once again, instrumental to an Ireland win. The 38-year-old, who will retire after the World Cup, ended the night on a career total of 1,090 points, seven clear of O'Gara, before being hooked at the break with his job done and the bonus point in the bag."It is about getting the next win and keep building in this tournament. It's week-on-week in a World Cup and you have got to produce it week after week.
Ireland were not forced to wait long, however, as Beirne broke Tonga's early resistance. The Munster lock, who scored twice against Romania, stretched to touch down under the posts, wrapping up a move that was started by Sexton's switch of play. Ireland centre Bundee Aki continued his excellent form as he scored two tries to bring his tournament tally to four
Unfortunately for Tonga, they were unable to build on a rousing end to the first period, but while they began to show signs of fatigue, Ireland's insatiable appetite for tries shone through.
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