Sexton earns Cheika plaudits

Michael Cheika has described Heineken Cup hero Johnny Sexton as the epitome of everything he is trying to achieve at Leinster.

Mon, 25 May, 2009 - 08:54

Michael Cheika has described Heineken Cup hero Johnny Sexton as the epitome of everything he is trying to achieve at Leinster.

Fly-half Sexton, 23, showed maturity beyond his years to boot 11 points on Saturday as Cheika’s side became European champions for the first time by beating Leicester 19-16 at Murrayfield.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Murrayfield Person: Sexton Person: Cheika Person: Michael Cheika Person: Johnny Sexton Person: Felipe Contepomi Person: Leo Cullen Person: Cullen Person: Chris Whitaker Person: Whitaker Event: Heineken Cup Organisation: Leinster Organisation: Leicester Organisation: Munster

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