Spirit of outgoing Johnny Sexton can spur Ireland on, says FarrellEd Elliot, PA, ParisAndy Farrell believes the inspirational spirit of outgoing captain Johnny Sexton can help Ireland return to challenge on the biggest stage after another agonising World Cup exit marked the end of an era. “The impact that he’s had on the rest of the team over the last four years has been amazing. The type of character that we’ve got, the type of people we’ve got, the type of player, staff. Farrell had reservations about a raft of scrum penalties conceded by prop Andrew Porter, but was eager for Ireland to avoid sounding like “bitter losers”. “He’s a legend and one of my best mates, not just in rugby but in life,” said Sexton.

Source: Irish Independent October 15, 2023 17:37 UTC