'You guys bottled it' - Former All Black Israel Dagg slams Johnny Sexton over World Cup spat with Rieko Ioane
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Sexton detailed heated exchange with Ioane after World Cup loss, igniting rivalry ahead of their next match. Dagg’s dismissal of Sexton adds intrigue to upcoming clash.
"Ireland tend to throw a lot of chat out there because they're winning between World Cups, but come World Cups - you just don’t. You don’t win it." Dagg's statement highlights the pressure on Ireland during major tournaments.
Dagg commented on the bitter exchange, saying, "Obviously the comments were pretty harsh and they probably hurt your feelings. But you were retiring. People don’t forget when you toured New Zealand." This reflects the lasting nature of rivalries in sports.
"They bottled it nicely and you guys bottled it over there in the quarter-finals. That’s just the way it goes." Dagg points out the history and competitiveness between Ireland and New Zealand.
Read at Irish Independent
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