Sexton 'delighted to be back' after making sharp return
Even accounting for the quality of the opposition, Johnny Sexton's edge doesn't appear to have become blunt over the course of his six-month layoff.
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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.
Preview: Ireland expects ahead of Sexton's last dance
As the Irish fans made their way through a sweltering Dublin Airport for the 1.55pm flight to Bordeaux on Friday, the reality of this long-haul World Cup set in.
Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania
Ireland launch their Rugby World Cup campaign against Pool B minnows Romania in Bordeaux.
No plan to target Sexton, says Romania coach
Romania insist they will not target "world-class" Ireland captain Johnny Sexton on his comeback from almost six months on the sidelines.
Ireland v Romania: All you need to know
Ireland begin their Rugby World Cup campaign in the heat of the Bordeaux sun against Romania on Saturday afternoon.