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The Offload: Johnny Sexton’s record-breaking moment reveals much about Ireland’s growth
More than the score to Sexton’s record; bereft Samoan outhalf Lima Sopoaga; timely Tullow return; numbers game; and quotable
Ireland's Johnny Sexton jinks by Tonga's Salesi Piutau to score. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Nathan Johns
Mon Sept 18 2023 - 06:00
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4 MIN READ
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