Ireland’s Johnny Sexton secures hard-fought victory over Scotland

• Ireland 19-12 Scotland• Scotland hurt by Stuart Hogg’s tryline howlerA new coach, a new captain, but the result was the same as always for Ireland against Scotland at Lansdowne Road. Andy Farrell may not remember his first game as Ireland’s head coach with any particular pride, such was the error count. Defiance and hunger, though, remain palpable Irish characteristics. They needed them as they withstood a last-ditch assault on the line by Scotland.Nobody could have complained particularly had Scotland snatched the draw, but their hunt for a win at this ground will stretch on beyond 22 years…