Johnny Sexton embracing the pressure of one final chance at a Grand Slam

Ireland have clinched just three Grand Slams in the history of the championship.

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is expected to retire following this year’s World Cup (Joe Giddens/PA)

Ireland star Johnny Sexton insists having one final chance to become a Grand Slam-winning captain is positive pressure as he edges closer to his probable Guinness Six Nations swansong.

Andy Farrell’s in-form side are in pole position for the title and on course for a tournament clean sweep going into crunch clashes with Scotland and England.