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Published 16:20 25 Feb 2016 GMT
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"We've won two championships in a row and that's because of the processes that are in place. "I don't think we're going to get bogged down in any of the stats that are unverified... that's the polite way of terming it.""But we know what we're capable of whenever we produce a big performance," Trimble continued, "when guys get that balance of passion and intensity, and get things going the way traditionally an Irish side would at Twickenham, but also being clever about what we do and outsmarting the opposition. "And we need to bring both approaches at the weekend."
Trimble says the comments about Sexton will not have the slightest bearing on what will happen on the pitch this weekend. He commented:
"He's definitely got a hard time in the French game, with guys coming at him left, right and centre. "Johnny's confrontational and aggressive, and that's just with us never mind the opposition. But he can handle it; Johnny can handle himself more than most people out there to be honest. "So I don't think he'll be bothered at all by any of the chat."Mike Ross' response was as sanguine as the man himself. He told us, "It doesn't really bother us too much, certainly from the players themselves, I think they don't really want to give us any more motivation." As for the kicking stats...
"Eddie is just having a bit of fun. We won't take it too seriously. "We won't be pinning that on the dressing room door."
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