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Johnny Sexton became Ireland's record points scorer as he notched 16 in their 59-16 romp over Tonga in the Rugby World Cup Pool B match on Saturday."I don't think it's about individual achievements, it's about getting the next win and keep building in this tournament," he told ITV.
"It's week-on-week in a World Cup.
Five teams even new guys Chile will have played twice at the Rugby World Cup by the time Tonga makes its bow on Saturday. The New Zealand World Cup winner who jumped on the eligibility law changes to play for Tonga, his country of birth, said on Monday their late start has enlightened them on how teams have handled the opening weekend. One of the teams that has already got its jerseys dirty is Tonga's first opponent Ireland.
Five teams — even new guys Chile — will have played twice at the Rugby World Cup by the time Tonga makes its bow on Saturday. The New Zealand World Cup winner who jumped on the eligibility law changes to play for Tonga, his country of birth, said on Monday their late start has enlightened them on how teams have handled the opening weekend. One of the teams that has already got its jerseys dirty is Tonga's first opponent — Ireland.