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Hogg drops a clanger as Sexton wins battle of the new captains

By NICK CAIN

Leading from front: Johnny Sexton scores Ireland’s first try
PICTURES: Getty Images

Power: CJ Stander of Ireland hands-off Huw Jones

JOHNNY Sexton may have nursed himself through most of this season, but Ireland’s 34-year-old new captain helped his side bounce off the World Cup ropes, scoring all 19 points to see Ireland get their campaign off to a winning start in the face of a ferocious Scottish challenge in Dublin.
Sexton’s final tally included the only try of the match, which he converted, as well as the four penalties that kept the Scots at bay ...

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