Former Ireland performance analyst Eoin Toolan would rotate Ireland’s squad against Tonga, but believes Johnny Sexton should start at out-half.
FORMER IRELAND PERFORMANCE analyst Eoin Toolan says Ireland should rotate their squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with Tonga in Nantes, but believes Johnny Sexton should start against the Pacific Islanders a week out from Ireland’s pivotal meeting with South Africa.
“I would think that there’d be a hope that all 33 of the squad would get some game-time in the first two rounds,” Toolan said. “How you integrate those players who didn’t feature against Romania would be interesting, whether you do it from the bench or from the start.“But I think it is important.
“So, I think you’ll see an integration of some of those players who didn’t feature against Romania, but with a view to starting with a strong 15.” “Sexton is almost nailed on to start, I feel,” said the former Ireland coach.”Just to maintain that flow.
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