Dan McFarland lauds Johnny Sexton before potential final game in Belfast

Ahead of hosting Leinster this weekend in the URC, Ulster head coach Dan McFarland said Sexton has been 'one of the most influential players in world rugby over the last decade'

PRAISE: Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says that Johnny Sexton has been one of the most influential players in world rugby in the last decade. Pic: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Ahead of hosting Leinster this weekend in the United Rugby Championship, Ulster head coach Dan McFarland found it difficult to cut himself off from a riff on Johnny Sexton as he prepares for what could be the last-ever time he plays in Belfast.

“He’s got to be one of the most influential players in world rugby over the last decade. He has to be,” said the Englishman.