The Leinster fly-half, who is set to retire later this year, praised the impact of head coach Farrell and wants the pair to share an even greater triumph at this autumn’s World Cup. “Since day one, he’s put his own stamp on it,” Sexton said of Farrell. “(He’s) a very special coach. Johnny Sexton is Ireland’s leading points scorer in international rugby union (Brian Lawless/PA)Sexton said: “I didn’t do a dance! Coach Farrell expects his side, who claimed a landmark series win in New Zealand last summer, to be even stronger come their opening World Cup fixture, against Romania on September 9.

Source: The Herald March 19, 2023 12:09 UTC