Birthday boy Johnny Sexton: ‘There’s something bigger at stake now’

When the skipper woke up here in Wellington this morning as a 37-year-old there were two main tasks ahead of him and certainly little time to sit back, relax and soak in the glory

REACHING UP: Hugo Keenan of Ireland looks to secure the ball away from Quinn Tupaea of the All Blacks during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Pic: Joe Allison/Getty Images

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You have to love birthdays. A day to celebrate, put the feet up and prepare to be pampered by those nearest and dearest.