Carbery determined to keep pushing Sexton for fly-half role

'If the time comes, I'll be happy to step up. It's tough, especially when he's playing well week in, week out'
Carbery determined to keep pushing Sexton for fly-half role

READY TO GO: Ireland's Joey Carbery kicks a crucial penalty from halfway

Joey Carbery has vowed to keep pushing Johnny Sexton for Ireland's starting fly-half role following his match-winning cameo against New Zealand.

Carbery stepped off the bench to slot three crucial late penalties - including a monster kick from halfway - as the Irish secured a statement 29-20 success over the All Blacks at a jubilant Aviva Stadium.

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