Johnny Sexton claims that the 'nastier' side to the Ireland v Wales rivalry is in the past - and insists there is 'not one ounce' of complacency in the Ireland squad ahead of their Six Nations opener against injury-hit Wales.
The Welsh arrive in Dublin this weekend as title holders but are missing hugely experienced leaders such as Alun Wyn Jones, Ken Owens, Ross Moriarty, Josh Navidi and Dan Lydiate.
Ireland, meanwhile, are hoping to be at full strength except for the injured James Lowe, with 22 of the 23 players who were involved in the matchday panel for the win over the All Blacks in November available.
