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The key talking points ahead of Ireland’s World Cup clash with Tonga

Ireland will welcome a significant reduction in temperature following the scorching conditions endured at Stade de Bordeaux.

The Independent UK

Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’

Andy Farrell’s men launched their campaign by blitzing Pool B minnows Romania.

The Independent UK

‘Incredible character, top man’ – Peter O’Mahony hails Ireland wing Mack Hansen

The Connacht wing will make his full World Cup debut on Saturday against Tonga.

The Independent UK

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Johnny Sexton does not put personal glory ahead of an Ireland victory over Tonga

The captain can surpass Ronan O’Gara as the country’s record points holder.

The Independent UK

Mack Hansen starts for Ireland against Tonga as Andy Farrell makes four changes

Scrum-half Conor Murray, hooker Ronan Kelleher and flanker Josh van der Flier also come in

The Independent UK

Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup

Ireland have never won a knockout match at the tournament.

The Independent UK

Craig Casey says height jokes ‘good craic’ as he awaits Ireland World Cup debut

The 24-year-old is comfortably the smallest member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man World Cup squad.

The Independent UK

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Ireland expect Robbie Henshaw to be available for World Cup clash with Tonga

The Leinster centre was a late withdrawal from the bench due to a hamstring issue.

The Independent UK

Fit, healthy and firing – Andy Farrell hails Johnny Sexton’s Ireland comeback

Sexton touched down twice and kicked seven conversions in the 82-8 win over Romania.

The Independent UK

Ireland open rugby World Cup account with record tournament victory

Ireland boss Andy Farrell hailed the composure and togetherness of his players after the world's top ranked team launched its bid for a first World cup crown with an 82-8 annihilation of Romania on Saturday afternoon in Bordeaux.

Radio France Internationale

Spiky and sparkling – Johnny Sexton shows Ireland what they’ve been missing

Ireland 82-8 Romania: Sexton returned after six months on the sidelines and led Ireland to an emphatic win to start their World Cup

The Independent UK

Ireland 82-8 Romania: Johnny Sexton stars on Rugby World Cup return in sweltering 12-try blitz

Influential skipper scores twice on his first appearance for six months as Andy Farrell’s top-ranked side lay down an early marker in the Bordeaux heat

Evening Standard

Ireland open World Cup campaign with 12-try thumping of Romania

Andy Farrell’s side hit back emphatically after a shaky start.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick faces huge challenge as England’s finest thrive elsewhere

The likes of Shaun Edwards, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt will all be serving England’s rivals in France in a sober reminder of the RFU’s disarray

Evening Standard

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Rugby World Cup: Johnny Sexton has no time to lose as Ireland face brutal pool campaign

Top-ranked challengers need their inspiring skipper back up to speed fast in a bid to end hoodoo on the biggest stage

The Independent UK

Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania

Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension.

The Independent UK

Ireland have greatest chance to break Rugby World Cup curse but questions remain

Ireland are desperate to final get beyond the quarter-finals in Johnny Sexton’s last stand, writes Luke Baker, but fates may be conspiring against them again

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for on the opening weekend

Springboks prioritise points to win the prize; Johnny Sexton feels the heat with Ireland; and debutants Chile bank on their band of brothers

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The Independent UK

Mike Catt: Ireland wing Mack Hansen’s dropping not due to disciplinary matter

The Connacht wing has missed just three Ireland matches since his debut in last year’s Six Nations.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Players, fixtures and more

With the tournament drawing closer, teams have begun announcing their 33-man squads

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell expects Ireland to step up quality in World Cup opener

The world’s top-ranked team failed to fully convince against Italy, England and Samoa last month.

The Independent UK

Returning Johnny Sexton ready to hit ground running in World Cup opener

The Ireland captain will start Saturday’s clash with Romania following a lay-off due to injury and suspension.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Siya Kolisi ready to extend Springbok supremacy after medical miracle

The iconic captain recovered from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in just four months to lead South Africa’s title defence in France

The Independent UK

If you get inflated, you get deflated – Ireland’s Caelan Doris staying grounded

The 25-year-old is tipped to shine on the biggest stage in France.

The Independent UK

Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory

The 27-year-old has been virtually ever-present since his Test debut just under three years ago.

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