Rees has played against most of the Ireland XV in the Magners League, while in opposite number Tomas O'Leary he has an opponent he has been playing against since age-grade rugby.

BBC: Richie Rees eager to repay Wales faith against Ireland

The kicking of Sexton's opposite number, Derick Hougaard, was less consistent and he sent an early penalty against the woodwork.

BBC: Saracens 23-25 Leinster

They have ruled out -- they have made a lot of declarative statements about what's acceptable and non-acceptable, even though an increasing number of people have -- even Republican and conservatives -- have taken opposite positions.

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