Farrell has freed Irish to play more instinctively

JEREMY GUSCOTT
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Leader: Johnny Sexton is Ireland’s No.10, captain and talisman
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There is no doubt in my mind that, after their landmark series win over the All Blacks in New Zealand, Ireland will continue on an upward trajectory from now until the World Cup.
The only factor that could affect it is if they have an unexpectedly large number of experienced players all leaving the international game at the same time.
Johnny Sexton is their No.10, captain, and talisman, and the relationship he built with Joe Schmidt, Andy Farrell'...

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