The memory of the controversial cross between Rieko Ioane and Johnny Sexton in the World Cup in France

Incredible but real: Rieko Ioane, who had a long discussion with Johnny Sexton After the 2023 World Cup, and then he was whistled by the Irish in the last 2024 match, he will join Leinster in a contract for seven months. I lived the best of rugby in Disney+.

In 2023, the clover arrived at the World Cup event as a candidate and in the group stage he was able to overcome who the champion would later be South Africa. The Irish faced New Zealand in the rooms and the All Blacks eliminated them by 28-24, thus putting the end of the emblematic opening.

Months ago, in his book, Johnny confirmed what he said Ioane When the referee whistled criminal in favor of the Neozylalands in the last play of the game: “When I was looking at the situation, with my hands in my hips, looking incredulously to the referee, Rieko approached me and told me ‘I went back ten meters’, I answer ‘eh?’ and confirms me ‘criminal, ten meters’.

“When the referee sounded his final whistle, he told me ‘Do not lose your flight tomorrow, enjoy your retirement’. So far his humility came. I go behind him and say fake humble“Sexton added.

After this, the own Ioane He replied in his social networks mocking the subject, with a photo with Sexton In that same match, next to an emoji of a house, and a suggestive song: Zombie, of the band The Cranberries, used by the Irish fans during the World Cup.

Revelation caused Rieko It was whistled by Irish fans when the All Blacks won 23-13 in Dublin last November. Now, the New Zealand Back will join its new club at the end of the year.