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"Johnny Sexton being back as captain is a big statement" - Alan Quinlan

Head coach Joe Schmidt has made 11 changes for Thursday's clash in Kobe following Japan defeat Jo...

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13.08 1 Oct 2019


"Johnny Sexton being back as captain is a big statement" - Alan Quinlan


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13.08 1 Oct 2019


Head coach Joe Schmidt has made 11 changes for Thursday's clash in Kobe following Japan defeat

Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the first time in Thursday's clash with Russia as Joe Schmidt's men bid to get their Rugby World Cup campaign back on track.

Newstalk Contributor and Former Rugby Irish Rugby International Alan Quinlan joins Newstalk Breakfast to give his reaction to the team changes.


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