Joe Schmidt: Johnny Sexton milestone is 'hugely deserved'

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt toasted fly-half Johnny Sexton after his playmaker helped get his team's World Cup Pool D campaign off to a flying start with a seven-try rout of Canada.

Joe Schmidt: Johnny Sexton milestone is 'hugely deserved'
Sat, 19 Sep, 2015 - 20:35

By Simon Lewis, Cardiff

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt toasted fly-half Johnny Sexton after his playmaker helped get his team's World Cup Pool D campaign off to a flying start with a seven-try rout of Canada.

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