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Donal Lenihan: The Sexton call, dangerous Tonga, and the World Cup injury curse 

Three Talking Points from our man in Nantes ahead of the second weekend of action at the Rugby World Cup
Donal Lenihan: The Sexton call, dangerous Tonga, and the World Cup injury curse 

GAME TWO: Jonathan Sexton in Nantes. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

1. Selection strategy.

The question on everyone’s lips prior to the announcement of the Irish side the start against Tonga Saturday night was what role, if any, Johnny Sexton would play in this game?

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