Johnny Sexton will not alter his confrontational playing style, Ireland assistant coach Richie Murphy has insisted. “He plays flat on the line; when you play flat on the line, you are going to get hit,” said Murphy. “As long as the referees are able to judge that and decide that, Johnny is not going to change the way he plays. Johnny Sexton after suffering one of a string of big hits in Ireland’s 22-13 win in Scotland (Graham Stuart/PA)“If he changes, he is not the same player he was. Munster fly-half Joey Carbery piloted Ireland to victory after Sexton was withdrawn injured, further underscoring his steady Test level progression.

Source: Irish Examiner February 20, 2019 16:07 UTC