Sexton in a 'good place' ahead of World Player of the Year vote

Richie Murphy feels Jonathan Sexton could hardly be better positioned to scoop the World Player of the Year award in Monte Carlo this weekend.

The Ireland skills and kicking coach has known Sexton since the latter's days in the Leinster academy and believes the Ireland out-half is currently in the middle of one of the best periods of his career as the vote approaches.