Like Ireland, Leinster starting to think about life after Johnny Sexton

Harry Byrne is one of several young out-halves being developed under the tutelage of Leinster attack coach Felipe Contepomi

Johnny Sexton’s hint yesterday that he may not make it to the 2023 World Cup, when the captain will be 38, should accelerate Ireland’s succession planning. Picture: Inpho/Morgan Treacy

It is not just Ireland planning for life after Johnny Sexton.

Leinster, too, are also attempting to juggle the immediate priority of winning matches and the longer-term objective of blooding fresh talent to succeed in the number 10 jersey.