'He is our leader': Andy Farrell praises the influence of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton

Ireland's Johnny Sexton celebrates after a kick with Cian Healy. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Andy Farrell praised Ireland captain Johnny Sexton’s leadership in keeping Ireland on track and with emotions in check as they stormed to victory over England.

Sexton’s performance was a masterclass in game management, goal-kicking, and captaincy as Ireland finished the 2021 Guinness Six Nations on a high with a 32-18 victory at Aviva Stadium, a first over the English in five attempts dating back to the 2019 Six Nations.