First match done, a 19-12 win and the Grand Slam and Triple Crown are still alive. But neither Irish coach Andy Farrell nor outhalf Johnny Sexton were interested in the elegance or beauty of Ireland’s win over Scotland. But plenty of things to take away to the Irish base in Sport Campus Ireland before the visit of Wales next week against whom Farrell admitted Ireland must be better. Despite his try Sexton admitted the rust was visible in his game. “He hadn’t done any team training or rugby training until we touched down in Portugal,” said Farrell.

Source: The Irish Times February 01, 2020 21:05 UTC