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Published 16:53 12 Sept 2023 BST
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"I think the week off between South Africa (September 23) and Scotland (October 5) games allows them to rest Sexton... I'd be more comfortable getting that back-up player more game-time when we face Tonga."While Stringer would side with taking Sexton out of the line of Tongan fire, Murphy makes a valid point about giving the veteran outhalf another start, and another one after that. He commented:
"I'd start Johnny Sexton... I'd take a gamble and have Johnny [start] three in a row." "If you look at it," Murphy added, "if we get to a quarter final - Johnny would have to go five games in a row [to the final]. But if he can play two-and-a-half, three games then take a week off [against Scotland], he is then set up for a quarter final, semi, and final. If he can have a break in the middle, it is a big risk but it's worth a go.""You know he wants to play," said Stringer, "but it's then about what happens if he is injured? You need time for Ross or Jack (to play). There's a balance there."
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