The 38-year-old’s professional playing career drew to a close in Paris.
Murray Kinsella Reports from Stade de France JOHNNY SEXTON HAD to fight back the tears as he pondered what all of this has meant to him.
“The last six weeks have been incredible, the support, the way we’ve played, the combination of both has been a dream come true really, for all of us, and I include today as well. “They scrambled incredibly hard for each other. There were probably a couple of overlaps that we didn’t take full advantage of but again, incredible to have the stakes so high and to go through that many phases, it just showed what this group is made of.“It’s gutting that we couldn’t finish it off. Going back to that maul , when you’re over the line, it’s tough to take. Just a kick, if you’re chasing a penalty, it’s a lot easier at the end, but we left it all out there at least.
“The group, the way Faz leads us with the other coaches, everyone runs into camp and never wants to leave. It’s an incredible place to be and that’s what I’ll miss the most. Going to work every day with those guys but I’m just grateful as well.
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