Jonny Sexton has praised the Irish supporters for the “positive effect” they have provided in tough games for Declan Kindey’s team so far in the World Cup.

A scrappy 22-10 victory over a USA team with only four professional players was not part of the script for Ireland’s 2011 World Cup campaign but outhalf Jonathan Sexton doesn’t want to waste time reflecting on the past with massive games against Australia and Italy around the corner.