O'Driscoll backs Sexton to shine against Boks

Brian O’Driscoll today backed Ireland’s rising star Jonathan Sexton to take tomorrow’s clash with South Africa in his stride.

O'Driscoll backs Sexton to shine against Boks
Fri, 27 Nov, 2009 - 13:49

Brian O’Driscoll today backed Ireland’s rising star Jonathan Sexton to take tomorrow’s clash with South Africa in his stride.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney selected Sexton for his second Test appearance after admitting he needed to find out more about the 24-year-old.

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