Ireland captain Johnny Sexton insists “marked man” Conor Murray is doing enough to justify his starting role for the Guinness Six Nations. “When those opportunities present themselves, or if they present themselves, I’m sure he’ll be ready to go,” replied Sexton when asked about Murray not being as threatening around the ruck. Skipper Sexton admits that emphatic defeat at the Principality Stadium still stings and expects a fiery showdown in Dublin. When Ireland and Wales play it rarely disappoints.... What an incredible moment in the history of the Championship this was as @IrishRugby secured only their second ever Grand Slam. Johnny Sexton admits Ireland had some tough tests against Warren Gatland’s Wales (David Davies/PA).

Source: Irish Examiner February 06, 2020 16:41 UTC