'He's the best': Sexton pays tribute to O'Brien after Pro14 win

O’Brien missed what should have been his final game for his home province due to a hip injury but captain Sexton asked the Tullow Tank, who will depart Leinster for London Irish after the World Cup, to take the captain’s role and lift the trophy after a hard-fought victory in Glasgow.

'He's the best': Sexton pays tribute to O'Brien after Pro14 win

Johnny Sexton celebrates after the Guinness Pro14 Final match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo: Ross Parker/Sportsfile
Johnny Sexton celebrates after the Guinness Pro14 Final match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo: Ross Parker/Sportsfile

Johnny Sexton led the tributes to Sean O’Brien as he gave the injured Leinster hero the honour of raising aloft the Guinness Pro14 trophy at Celtic Park on Saturday night.

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