The impressive return propelled him above Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s leading World Cup points scorer (102) on the day he became his country’s oldest international. He needs just 10 more points to surpass O’Gara as Ireland’s outright record points scorer. Avoiding deja vuIreland were stunned by Japan in 2019 (Adam Davy/PA)Ireland require little reminder of the risks of underestimating weaker opposition at the World Cup. Tough start for TongaTonga are ready to kick off their #RWC2023 journey 🇹🇴#IREvTGA pic.twitter.com/dM8zDF96iR — Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 14, 2023Tonga have been drawn in the tournament’s trickiest pool, with the world’s top-ranked nation up first. Former All Blacks Malakai Fekitoa, a World Cup winner in 2015, Charles Piutau, Augustine Pulu and Vaea Fifita are among their starting XV.

Source: The Herald September 15, 2023 16:58 UTC