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Rugby World Cup 2019: Sexton and Best lead the charge as Ireland prove their credentials

Johnny Sexton and Rory Best led the way as Ireland's thumping win over Scotland affirmed their credentials as Rugby World Cup challengers.

Johnny Sexton was taken off with injury against Scotland earlier this year and Gregor Townsend's men intend to get physical again.

The enthusiasm of Jordan Larmour, Andrew Conway and Jacob Stockdale can spur Ireland on against Scotland, according to Joe Schmidt.

Scotland's side to face Ireland in their Rugby World Cup opener features 10 changes from the win over Georgia.

Keith Earls and Rob Kearney have been left out of Ireland's Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with Scotland amid fitness concerns.

Gavin Hastings believes Stuart McInally brings an explosive element to Scotland and will be key in their World Cup campaign.

Despite suffering a hamstring problem in training, Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw will not be heading home early from Japan.

Gregor Townsend may count the cost of injuries from Scotland's final Rugby World Cup warm-up victory over Georgia.

Hooker Stuart McInally has been selected to captain Scotland in Japan, though Huw Jones was the shock absentee from the squad list.

Scotland earned their first away Test win for 14 months against Georgia, with Rory Hutchinson impressing on his full debut.

Having suffered a hamstring injury at the weekend, Sam Skinner will not be available for the Rugby World Cup for Scotland.

Sam Skinner, Tommy Seymour and Blade Thomson were forced off as Scotland hit back to beat France a week after a heavy defeat.

Despite being seen as a potential successor to Eddie Jones, Jim Mallinder is leaving his role with England for a job in Scotland.

Maxime Medard claimed a brace of tries as France ran riot against Scotland in Nice as part of their Rugby World Cup preparations.

Centre Duncan Taylor will make a timely Scotland comeback against France, five weeks before the Rugby World Cup starts.

Scotland's record appearance holder Ross Ford has confirmed his retirement ahead of plans to go into strength and conditioning coaching.