Sexton promises rousing BOD bow

Jonathan Sexton has promised Ireland players will do everything possible to ensure Brian O’Driscoll finishes his Test career on a high.

O’Driscoll, 34, was a shock omission from the Lions squad that faced Australia in the third Test on Saturday at ANZ Stadium and watched from the stands as Sexton and his squad-mates secured a first series win in 16 years in a 41-16 drubbing of the Wallabies.

Yet, despite the abrupt end to O’Driscoll’s four-tour Lions career, Sexton vowed to give the Irish icon the best possible final international campaign before the outside centre retires at the end of the 2013-14.