Johnny Sexton: 'In an ideal world, I'd love to keep going'

The veteran Ireland captain has expressed his desire to continue playing through to the next World Cup, in France 2023

Johnny Sexton: I want to keep playing for Ireland. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Johnny Sexton has confirmed that he wants to continue playing through to the Rugby World Cup in 2023.

The Ireland captain, likely to win his 100th cap for his country against Japan at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday, also added that he will probably sit down with the IRFU to discuss a new one-year contract after the next Six Nations.