Paul O'Connell: The longer 'inspirational' Johnny Sexton can continue on the better

Ireland's Johnny Sexton takes a kick at the Stadio Olimpico. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Paul O’Connell maintains Jonathan Sexton’s sheer drive and intensity continues to serve as an inspiration to his Ireland teammates.

The pair played together for their country prior to O’Connell’s retirement due to an injury suffered at the 2015 World Cup. Now Ireland’s forwards coach, O’Connell has been impressed with his old teammate’s hunger at the ripe old age of 35.