Sexton will get kicking right, says Tainton

IRELAND fly-half Jonny Sexton has been backed to rediscover his place-kicking form after a disappointing start with the boot to his World Cup.

Sexton has sent over just four of his 11 attempts at goal in the victories against the United States and Australia, to leave him as one of 10 place kickers in the tournament currently with statistics under 50%.

Ireland kicking coach Mark Tainton, however, is not worried about the dip in form with the boot, despite seeing Sexton’s replacement as kicker, Ronan O’Gara, come off the bench and successfully kick three of four attempts.