Scotland promise to 'smash' Johnny Sexton in World Cup opener

Scotland have promised to “smash” Johnny Sexton in today's Rugby World Cup pool showdown but have also put referee Wayne Barnes on notice of possible Irish illegality at ruck time.

In comments yesterday that will send this Six Nations rivalry up another level ahead of this keenly anticipated Pool A clash, Scottish assistant coach Matt Taylor said two takeaways from last February’s championship game between the two sides at Murrayfield would be revisited in Yokohama.