Jonny relishes big chance

IRELAND’S new cap Jonathan Sexton seemed impervious to the miserable weather which settled over the RDS on Saturday.

Despite battling wind, rain and perhaps some nerves, the new out half landed 16 points in an exhibition of place kicking exhibition while his general play was also almost without fault.

The new man admitted: “I’m delighted, I was happy enough out there. It was a good win and a good performance.”