Mark Sexton is used to the connotations of his name. The Ireland under-20s skills and assistant attack coach is well versed in explaining who he is once people’s ears prick up upon personal introductions. Generally, the conversation goes something along the lines of “this is Mark Sexton, Johnny’s brother.” As well as being the Ireland captain’s younger sibling, this Sexton has forged a successful coaching career of his own both with Connacht and Richie Murphy’s under-20s set-up and he’s been speaking to John O’Sullivan about his journey. As far as the elder Sexton is concerned, this week’s Six Nations opponents have been talking about the need to play ‘brave’ rugby against Ireland during their upcoming clash at Twickenham.
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- March 7, 2022
