No fairytale ending but Johnny Sexton can be proud of 'world-class' career, says Dan Carter 

The All Blacks legend was full of praise for Ireland and New Zealand as he reflected on their World Cup epic. 

PERFECT 10: Dan Carter, was speaking at a launch event in Elm Park Golf Club as Golf Ireland and ISPS Handa announced a new partnership. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Dan Carter doesn't presume to speak for Johnny Sexton. The All Black legend may have been in Sexton’s neighbourhood yesterday but all he would offer when asked how his now-retired Irish counterpart might face into the next chapter was to turn the spotlight on himself and his own transition post-rugby.

The Kiwi has dipped his finger in a variety of pies since hanging up the boots with a second World Cup medal in 2015 and he was in Dublin yesterday to launch a partnership between Golf Ireland and ISPS Handa to grow participation for golfers with disability.