Could the Champions Cup final come down to just Sexton v Farrell?

Donal Lenihan on the players and performances that could shade today’s meeting of the European superpowers in Newcastle.

Could the Champions Cup final come down to just Sexton v Farrell?
Sat, 11 May, 2019 - 01:00
Donal Lenihan

Donal Lenihan on the players and performances that could shade today’s meeting of the European superpowers in Newcastle.

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