Sexton: Zebo deserves applause

Johnny Sexton doesn’t think Simon Zebo should be criticised for an error which led to Australia’s first try on Saturday.

Zebo’s attempted offload to Sexton in the 18th minute, with Ireland 17-0 up, was tapped down by Bernard Foley and collected by his halfback partner Nick Phipps, who scampered clear to score.

However, Sexton believes the Munster winger’s attitude should be applauded not castigated.