‘There’s so much ahead, please God, if I stay lucky,’ says Sexton

A last Six Nations game? It is all part of the ongoing journey, the Ireland skipper suggested.

FINAL OUTING: Johnny Sexton. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Ireland’s captain knows Saturday will be an emotional day for him and his family as he plays his 60th and final Guinness Six Nations game but his team and their bid for a Grand Slam remains his top priority.

Johnny Sexton has been doing his level best to keep the emotions at bay ahead of his last competitive Test match at Aviva Stadium, against England in the championship’s final round in front of an expectant sell-out crowd.