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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ed Elliot

Johnny Sexton creating ‘real positivity’ when mentoring Ireland fly-halves

Johnny Sexton retired following the 2023 Rugby World Cup (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Archive)

Former captain Johnny Sexton has created “real positivity” in Ireland’s camp after returning to perform a part-time mentoring role.

The 39-year-old, who retired following last year’s Rugby World Cup, has spent time with Andy Farrell’s squad at their Dublin training base ahead of this month’s Autumn Nations Series.

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