Heaslip: James Ryan will learn captaincy ropes from Johnny Sexton

The Leinster out-half was named Ireland captain by Andy Farrell for the upcoming Six Nations, replacing Rory Best, who retired after last year’s World Cup.

Heaslip: James Ryan will learn captaincy ropes from Johnny Sexton
Wed, 29 Jan, 2020 - 05:30
Ciarán Ó Raghallaigh

Jamie Heaslip says Johnny Sexton is still “the man” and the obvious choice to lead Ireland for at least the next two years.

The Leinster out-half was named Ireland captain by Andy Farrell for the upcoming Six Nations, replacing Rory Best, who retired after last year’s World Cup.

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