Gopperth sees no post-Jonny weakness

Jimmy Gopperth may never have made it as an All Black but that doesn’t make him a sub-standard out-half.

When Dan Carter is blocking your way, not to mention Nick Evans and Stephen Donald, your chances are going to be limited.

So it shouldn’t be interpreted as a slight on Jonny Sexton when the former Hurricanes, Blues and Newcastle Falcons No 10 suggests Leinster won’t be weakened much, if at all, by the Irish international’s move to France.