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Ireland 82-8 Romania: Six Nations champions kick off Rugby World Cup challenge in style as Johnny Sexton sets record
Ireland made a fine start to their Rugby World Cup challenge with a dominant win over Romania in Bordeaux. After seeing France make a statement performance in the tournament opener against New Zealand in Paris on Friday, Ireland answered the call of their Six Nations rivals with a comprehensive success against an overmatched Romania in sweltering conditions.
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Updated 09/09/2023 at 18:35 GMT
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Lineups
- J. Gibson-Park(5')
- J. Sexton(6')
- H. Keenan(12')
- J. Sexton(13')
- T. Beirne(17')
- B. Aki(34')
- J. Sexton(36')
- J. Sexton(41')
- J. Sexton(40')
- R. Herring(46')
- J. Sexton(47')
- P. O'Mahony(51')
- J. Sexton(51')
- J. Sexton(63')
- J. Sexton(64')
- J. McCarthy(67')
- J. Crowley(68')
- P. O'Mahony(70')
- J. Crowley(72')
- B. Aki(75')
- J. Crowley(76')
- T. Beirne(84')
- J. Crowley(84')
- M. Simionescu(32')
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