Johnny Sexton: Ireland have drawn a line under Six Nations sorrow

Johnny Sexton. Photo by Sportsfile

Johnny Sexton admits letting the Six Nations title slip form Ireland’s grasp will hurt for some time, even if his team’s focus has shifted to Friday night’s Autumn Nations Cup opener at home to Wales.

Ireland came up short in Paris nine days ago, losing a game to France that could have given them a second championship title in three years.