Super Sexton inspires Leinster triumph

Man of the match Jonathan Sexton was like “a man possessed” at half-time as he delivered the words that inspired Leinster to stage the greatest comeback in Heineken Cup final history.

Man of the match Jonathan Sexton was like “a man possessed” at half-time as he delivered the words that inspired Leinster to stage the greatest comeback in Heineken Cup final history.

Sexton invoked the spirit of Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League final success to convince Leinster all was not lost, despite Northampton leading 22-6 at the interval.

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