Ahead of his team’s Autumn Nations Series opener against Japan on Saturday, Johnny Sexton spoke about building towards the Rugby World Cup in 2023 and looking over his shoulder at the talent emerging at fly-half.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell heaped praises on skipper Johnny Sexton ahead of the upcoming autumn international campaign where they face Japan, New Zealand and Argentina.
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton admitted that he was massively disappointed on missing out on the selection for the recently concluded British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has stated that Johnny Sexton’s “durability” was a key factor in leaving him out of the 37-man squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa.
Leinster have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle on Sunday after skipper Johnny Sexton ruled out of the encounter.
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton becomes the latest player to commit his immediate future with Irish Rugby Football Union after signing a one-year contract extension.
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has confirmed that he has no immediate plants of a retirement following criticisms from former players and members of media.
Ireland will be without their skipper Johnny Sexton and centre Robbie Henshaw for the second round of the Autumn Nations Cup game against England to be played at Twickenham Stadium.