Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’
Ireland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes.
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Irish wary of Tongan pack ahead of World Cup showdown
NANTES, France : Ireland's forwards do not expect Tonga's pack to be a pushover when the two sides meet in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash on Saturday, with the Tongans raring to go after a bye in the first weekend of games.
Johnny Sexton keeps his place as Ireland make four changes for Tonga
Johnny Sexton has been retained in the Ireland side for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting with Tonga in Nantes, with head coach Andy Farrell making just four changes from last week's hammering of Romania.
Tadhg Beirne: Final try showed our mentality
Ireland ran in 12 tries in their World Cup record haul against Romania in Bordeaux but for both Caelan Doris and Tadhg Beirne, it was the 12th one which best epitomised their approach on the day and pleased them most.
Ireland player ratings: Aki main man in Romania rout
Ireland eased into the World Cup with a routine victory over Romania during which they ran in 12 tries.
No complacency as Ireland rack up World Cup record win over Romania
Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign is up and running, although the tougher days are yet to come.
Ireland thrash Romania 82-8 in sweltering Bordeaux
BORDEAUX :Ireland thrashed Romania 82-8 to get their World Cup campaign started in style in Bordeaux on Saturday, running in 12 tries despite the sweltering heat as the returning Johnny Sexton pulled the strings and centre Bundee Aki ran riot.
Ireland make World Cup statement with Romania thrashing as Sexton sets new mark
Irish captain Johnny Sexton scored 24 points to make a spectacular injury return as he became Ireland's record World Cup points scorer in a sparkling 82-8 victory over Romania on Saturday.