Sexton: 'If we get everything right, we’ve got a chance'

Captain missed much of Ireland's meltdown late in the first half in Auckland but is adamant subsequent performance provides building block for round two

Back in the zone: Jonathan Sexton during an Ireland rugby media conference at the Southern Cross Hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand. Pic:  Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Johnny Sexton is confident his Ireland side can secure a victory at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow morning (8:05am Irish time) if they play to the highest standards displayed in the opening quarter of last week’s series opener with New Zealand.

The Ireland captain played a pivotal role in an excellent team try finished by Keith Earls in Auckland last week as the All Blacks were rocked after just six minutes at Eden Park.