Johnny Sexton: I won’t be emulating Tom Brady

The Ireland captain was happy to confirm he has no intention of carrying on until he is 43

CAPTAIN’S CALL: Ireland’s Johnny Sexton, Wales’ Alun Wyn Jones, Italy’s Luca Bigi, Scotland’s Stuart Hogg, France’s Charles Ollivon, and England’s Owen Farrell at yesterday’s virtual Guinness Six Nations launch. Picture: Inpho/Guinness Six Nations

Finally there’s clarity on Johnny Sexton’s playing future.

At yesterday’s virtual Guinness Six Nations launch, the Ireland captain was happy to confirm he has no intention of emulating NFL great Tom Brady and carrying on until he is 43.