'It's fond memories' - Sexton on French lessons in  leadership, winning and what not to do

The Ireland skipper had two happy years in Paris but has had a friction 'from the other side' at times too.

FOCUS: Johnny Sexton faces the press at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Blanchardstown on Wedensday. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Johnny Sexton is bracing himself for the challenge.

The Ireland captain is comfortable with the tough examination his side will face on Saturday when defending champions France come to Dublin for a Guinness Six Nations showdown between World Rugby’s top two-ranked teams, rather it is the unwelcome attention he has become used to appearing in the French media on the eve of such fixtures that has him on edge.