Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is playing excellent rugby at the age of 38.
IRELAND ASSISTANT COACH Mike Catt believes that Johnny Sexton’s ban before the World Cup has proven to be beneficial in the long run.
This World Cup is Sexton’s final chapter as a professional rugby player before his retirement and Catt feels that the pre-tournament ban has helped the out-half to get into the best shape possible. “It is what it is and he’s flying at the moment. He’s played exceptionally well and what he brings to the team is huge, so long may it continue.”
“It’s easy because you’ve done it for so long, it’s more the physicality, the physical side of it and if you can maintain yourself physically. The mental side is not a problem because you’re in it and you’ve experienced it,” said Ireland’s attack coach.Catt and Sexton are hoping this Ireland team can make it four wins from four in Pool B as they get set to take on Scotland in Paris this Saturday.
“Very much so and I think that’s where the trip to New Zealand last year… we put ourselves in those situations, the Six Nations and winning the Grand Slam on the back of that with England and Scotland, those games,” said Catt. “So, history is history. It doesn’t come into it at all, from our point of view. We’ve prepared well for this game, we’ve had a weekend off on the back of that South Africa game and we need to chase our potential.Ireland have scored 21 tries in their three World Cup games so far but Catt believes there is more to come on that side of the game.
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