Peter Jackson: Sexton's phenomenal endurance shows no sign of waning

Of all the Grand Old Men of the Six Nations, Johnny Sexton is now the grandest, undeniably so
Peter Jackson: Sexton's phenomenal endurance shows no sign of waning

ALL SMILES: Ireland’s Johnny Sexton celebrates winning. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Sun, 05 Feb, 2023 - 21:24
Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson

A monumental landmark passed unnoticed at the weekend, lost in the routine blizzard of largely trivial statistics. Of all the Grand Old Men of the Six Nations, Johnny Sexton is now the grandest, undeniably so.

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