James Ryan: 'I'm not too interested in giving a lad a bollocking, or whatever else'

James Ryan takes over the Ireland captaincy from Johnny Sexton this week but is determined to do it his own way as Argentina come to tow

James Ryan, left, and Jonathan Sexton after the Autumn Nations Series win over New Zealand. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

James Ryan may be stepping into Johnny Sexton’s shoes as Ireland captain this week but the Leinster lock has made no bones about the fact that he won't be following in the exact same footsteps.

Sexton misses out on the Argentina game next Sunday after twisting an ankle and a knee against the All Blacks at the weekend. The fact is that he would have likely been stood down anyway so that Joey Carbery and Harry Byrne could be moved up the chain.