Johnny Sexton, 37, kicked 12 points as Ireland began Six Nations with 34-10 thumping of Wales; Sexton set to be fit to face France in Dublin on Saturday; head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland’s “best fans in the world” will get behind their team against defending champions
Last Updated: 06/02/23 9:48am
Johnny Sexton kicked 12 points in Ireland’s 34-10 Six Nations win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he has no concerns over Johnny Sexton’s age following the 37-year’s return to action after injury.
Fly-half Sexton said he had never been more nervous before a game going into Saturday’s 34-10 victory over Wales in the Six Nations, which was only his second match in three months.The Leinster back kicked 12 points in Cardiff as Ireland began their campaign in style, with the team’s next match at home to reigning Six Nations champions France on Saturday. Sexton is expected to be fit for that fixture in Dublin despite leaving the field against Wales nine minutes from time due to a dead leg. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sexton admitted to feeling huge nerves ahead Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Wales Sexton admitted to feeling huge nerves ahead Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Wales Farrell said of Sexton: “There’s no doubt about his age in our mind.”I spoke to him over the last two weeks constantly that there’s no excuse and he needs to be at his best. He cares about his rugby so much and doing such a good job for his team.”We’re trying to get him to a point where he’s going to be at his best even though he ha …