Top-ranked Ireland begins its bid to win the Rugby World Cup for the first time with flyhalf Jonathan Sexton back from suspension and star flanker Josh van der Flier given a rest for the team’s opening pool match against Romania on Saturday.
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Ireland’s Head Coach Andy Farrell, right, and Jonathan Sexton during the Ireland Rugby World Cup 2023 squad announcement at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, Sunday Aug. 27, 2023. FILE - Ireland players celebrate after their first ever series win over New Zealand following the third rugby international between the All Blacks and Ireland in Wellington, New Zealand, Saturday, July 16, 2022.
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