Johnny Sexton will feel uneasy about missing warm-up matches – Paul O’Connell
Paul O’Connell believes suspended Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will be concerned about his lack of game time ahead of his World Cup swansong.
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Paul O'Connell on Johnny Sexton ban: 'I'd say it's a worry for him'
Paul O'Connell says he doesn't doubt Johnny Sexton's ability to quickly find his form at the Rugby World Cup, but admits the Ireland captain will be feeling the pressure to hit the ground running.
Ireland vs Italy preview: Irish team gear up for first World Cup warm-up game
With just one month until the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, Ireland are preparing for the tournament with three warm-up games.
Jimmy O'Brien: Johnny Sexton ban won't affect Rugby World Cup preparation
Jimmy O'Brien says Ireland's Rugby World Cup preparations won't be affected by Johnny Sexton's three-game suspension.
Johnny Sexton ban far from ideal as Andy Farrell forced into warm-up rethink
As Ireland's injuries piled up during the opening rounds of the Six Nations, Andy Farrell spoke so glowingly about embracing the chaos that at times you wondered if he was manufacturing them himself.
Slap on the wrist! Ireland captain Sexton free to play in Rugby World Cup despite ban
Johnny Sexton will be free to captain Ireland in the Rugby World Cup after receiving a three-game ban for misconduct announced by European rugby chiefs on Sunday.
Johnny Sexton: Ireland captain slapped with three-match ban
Johnny Sexton has been given a three-match ban which rules him out of Ireland's Rugby World Cup warm-up matches, but he is free to play in their tournament opener against Romania on 9 September.
Johnny Sexton gets three-match ban but cleared to play World Cup
Johnny Sexton will be free to captain Ireland at the Rugby World Cup despite being handed a three-match ban.