Jonathan Sexton announced his arrival in international rugby with a flawless performance in Ireland's comprehensive 41-6 victory over Fiji here on Saturday.

Playing at his home ground - the RDS - the 24-year-old debutant kicked two penalties and five conversions, including three from the touchline.

Keith Earls scored two of Ireland's five tries.

Five-eighth Sexton is expected to be the latest international star to roll off the Leinster production.

He made good decisions throughout the game; executing the full range of kicks and passes and making several powerful breaks.

Days of torrential downpours left most of the country flooded and, despite the heavy rain that fell in the opening quarter, both teams handled the ball well and the pitch held up.

But the conditions meant more of the game had to be played up front.

Fiji were competitive in the loose but Ireland dominated their own set piece and disrupted their opponents - including the demolition of a Fijian five-metre attacking scrum.

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