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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Michael Scully

Johnny Sexton denies 'jig' celebration after breaking Six Nations scoring record

Johnny Sexton denied he did an "embarrassing" jig of delight after firing over the conversion that sealed Ireland's Grand Slam.

The 37-year-old watched his third conversion of the night split the posts in the 29-16 victory over England- and then he jumped in the air.

When Sexton was later asked about his celebration, Ireland boss Andy Farrell interrupted: It was embarrassing, wasn't it? I was cringing."

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