Sexton: Provinces can inspire Ireland

Jonathan Sexton wants Ireland to take advantage of the winning culture established by the provinces over a decade of Heineken Cup competition as they bid to see off the battle hardened Pumas at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow.

With 2015 World Cup ranking points at the heart of Ireland’s task, this has become much more than just an Autumn friendly.

The number 10, who wins his 34th cap, has resisted looking at the different IRB ranking scenarios and is concentrating on eradicating the mistakes made against South Africa.