Sexton goes back to basicsin search of Irish dream

CONSIDER for a second what it must be like to be Jonathan Sexton.

Not only does he bear the burden of his own expectations and those of his family, friends and coaches, he knows that the entire country has a vested interest in him too.

With so few Irish out-halves on the scene, Irish fans have prayed fervently for Ronan O’Gara’s continued good health since David Humphreys swapped the rugby pitch for a solicitor’s office.