IRFU must act now to secure Ireland stars, warns Sexton

Johnny Sexton says he can “respect” why the IRFU delayed starting contract negotiations with him until last November, but believes that they need to move quicker to avoid risking losing the services of Jamie Heaslip and Sean O’Brien.

Sexton is firmly ensconced in France with Racing Metro although he admits the change has been challenging as “everything is different”.

The out-half was back in Ireland this week to take part in the national side’s training camp in Carton House.