Johnny Sexton: Ireland must keep evolving to avoid peaking early for World Cup

Johnny Sexton wants to keep Ireland moving in the right direction (Brian Lawless/PA)

Captain Johnny Sexton says Ireland must keep evolving in order to avoid repeating the mistake of peaking too soon for a World Cup.

The Irish travelled to the 2019 tournament in Japan with high expectations following a Six Nations Grand Slam and a statement victory over New Zealand the previous year but suffered a familiar quarter-final exit.