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Sexton breaks record as Leinster and Scarlets claim derby spoils
By Peter Thompson
Jonathan Sexton became Leinster's leading all-time points-scorer in a 23-17 derby win over Munster, while the Scarlets edged out the Ospreys in an all-Welsh Pro14 affair on Saturday.
Sexton broke Felipe Contepomi's record of 1,225 points at the Aviva Stadium, landing three penalties and converting both of Rory O'Loughlin's tries as Leinster joined second-placed Ulster on 23 points in Conference B.
Ian Keatley scored a breakaway try in a first half which ended with Leinster 14-7 to the good and Munster were unable to pull off a fightback despite Keith Earls' second-half double in front of a crowd of 46,374 in Dublin.
The Scarlets are sitting pretty two points clear of Ulster and Leinster following a 19-18 derby victory at the Liberty Stadium.
Dan Biggar scored six penalties to pass the 1,500 point mark in the league, but Gareth Davies scored two tries early in the second half and Samson Lee barged his way over for a third as Wayne Pivac's men claimed the narrowest of victories.
Elsewhere, Benetton Treviso ensured the Southern Kings' wait for first Pro14 points goes on, easing to a 31-3 victory.
Angelo Esposito claimed a brace of tries, while Marco Barbini and Cherif Traore also crossed the whitewash as the Kings suffered a sixth loss from as many games this season.
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He doesn't generally do it at all, for anybody, so don't say too much the next one could be just as positive about the Springboks if you don't get carried away!
He also pointed out the "no killer instinct" narrative that they simply weren't good enough. Do yo disagree that SA were that great against NZ?
Readying the article I didn't even see that as a dig towards SA SF, simply an exciting take on how close the ABs really are again to those at the top. I feel it is more you that is taking away from this enjoyment with you replay that is largely based on a lot of old resentment.
Just enjoy how good the rugby is and that NZ is back baby!
Go to commentsAttack coach? What "attack"? All I saw was headless chooks pinballing around the paddock. This whole coaching group needs a shake-down. The BFs have regressed at pace since the Prof & Cronnie days.
We have immense talent, some of the best in world rugby, but it's wasted on this coaching group. I put Bunting in the same loser category as Penney & Foster. At this point in time, success at RWC2025 seems a longshot!?!
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