'It’s gone now. You don’t get it back' - Sexton not holding any Gatland grudges 

Sexton said an explanation of his omission had not been necessary from Gatland, whom he had chatted with at last week’s Six Nations launch in London, their first interaction since the 2021 Lions squad announcement.

WATCHFUL EYE: Johnny Sexton. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

There will be two not three of the famous red jerseys taking pride of place on the walls of Johnny Sexton’s home but the Ireland captain does not look back in anger as he counts down to a Cardiff reunion this Saturday with the coach who denied him his chance of a third British & Irish Lions tour in 2021.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

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