Because of their early struggles he reverted to type and went back to Ronan O'Gara, but it appears he has decided Sexton - who offers more of a running option than O'Gara - is his man.

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Mr O'Hara apologised to the families saying he had no other option than to delay proceedings that he hopes will resume again on 8 October.

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