Sexton eyes 'huge challenge' of South Africa after record-breaking displayEd Elliot, PA, NantesIreland captain Johnny Sexton will continue to let his performances do the talking after warming up for world champions South Africa with another record-breaking display. “The proof of whether I’m in good form will be next Saturday,” said Sexton, who will retire after the tournament. While Scotland will still hope to have a say, Ireland and South Africa lead the way in the group, with the eventual table-toppers likely to avoid hosts France and play New Zealand in the quarter-finals. “Obviously we want to win the group,” said Sexton. “I would hope we will be better because we’ll certainly need to be when it gets to playing against a fantastic side in South Africa,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent September 17, 2023 11:09 UTC