Sexton far from second best in Leinster eyes

IT can’t have been easy for Jonathan Sexton watching Ronan O’Gara’s masterclass against Scotland last Sunday but the Leinster out-half will have little difficulty in moving on from his unwanted stint on the Murrayfield bench.

That is according to Leinster’s skills and kicking coach Richie Murphy who has a better handle than most on the player’s renowned reserves of mental strength having worked closely with him in recent years.

“He is confident in his ability and he is playing well,” said Murphy yesterday. “Everyone has their own opinion on the way he is playing for Ireland but he suits our game and we are looking forward to getting him back as soon as possible.”