Johnny Sexton 'carving the way' for young out-halves, not blocking it says Jack Crowley

Sexton could win his 116th Irish cap against South Africa with Crowley vying with Ross Byrne for the back up role among the replacements.

FOLLOWING SEXTON'S LEAD: Jack Crowley believes Johnny Sexton is carving the way for Irish youngsters. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Jack Crowley has applauded Johnny Sexton’s longevity in the Ireland number 10 jersey for showing the way to young fly-halves, not hindering their Test-match prospects.

Sexton is set to lead Ireland into their pivotal World Cup pool match against defending champions South Africa on Saturday night at Stade de France, which would be the 38-year-old’s 116th cap for his country with Crowley, 23, vying with Ross Byrne, 28, for the back up role among the replacements.