Sexton gets Laporte’s seal of approval

Toulon coach Bernard Laporte believes the arrival of Jonathan Sexton in France is a huge boost to the Top 14. The former French coach, who led Toulon to Heineken Cup glory in May, reckons Sexton will thrive in his career with Racing Metro.

Sexton will go head to head with Jonny Wilkinson in Toulon this evening and Laporte believes it will be a great battle.

“It will be a great game, they are two very good players. It is very good for the Top 14 to have a player like Sexton come here.