Johnny Sexton treasuring the nerves ahead of 'once-in-a-lifetime' game against All Blacks

Johnny Sexton will know he is ready for the British and Irish Lions' Test series decider with New Zealand when his pre-match nerves are "worse than ever".

Johnny Sexton treasuring the nerves ahead of 'once-in-a-lifetime' game against All Blacks

Johnny Sexton will know he is ready for the British and Irish Lions' Test series decider with New Zealand when his pre-match nerves are "worse than ever".

The Ireland fly-half will direct the Lions' back line in tandem with England playmaker Owen Farrell in Saturday's third and final Test in Auckland.

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