Johnny Sexton wants best display of season to seal historic win over All Blacks

Johnny Sexton could be the first Ireland captain to enjoy series success in New Zealand (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Captain Johnny Sexton says Ireland intend to sign off for the summer with their “best performance of the season” as they seek to claim a landmark series win in New Zealand.

The Irish rewrote the record books with last weekend’s maiden away victory over the All Blacks and are now aiming to make more history on Saturday in Wellington.