
Ireland boss Andy Farrell hailed the composure and togetherness of his players after the world's top ranked team launched its bid for a first World cup crown with an 82-8 annihilation of Romania on Saturday afternoon in Bordeaux.
Skipper Johnny Sexton scored 24 points - including two tries - to take him to within 10 points of overhauling Ronan O'Gara's points record.