Sexton demands step up from 2018 Grand Slam performance

Johnny Sexton threw down the gauntlet to his Ireland team ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Twickenham, saying they will need to play even better there this time than in their Grand Slam-winning victory of 2018.

The 24-15 victory over England on St Patrick’s Day two years ago is widely considered the benchmark performance of the Joe Schmidt era as Ireland executed their gameplan brilliantly with a mix of power, precision, and clinical finishing.