Sexton remains essential but Ireland are becoming less reliant on him

Andy Farrell's side finished over the top of France even without Sexton for the last 32 minutes:

THERE HAVE BEEN times before when Johnny Sexton limped off at the Aviva Stadium where you could just feel the belief draining out of the place.

It was beneficial that he came into a team that now has so many other leaders. Sexton is still the king but we know that the leadership group around him has developed. And then when the game was well and truly still in the balance in the 72nd minute, two of Ireland’s biggest leaders stepped up to the plate in stunning fashion.

Interestingly, when it put to Ireland boss Andy Farrell on Saturday evening that his team are now less reliant on Sexton, he simply underlined that the 37-year-old remains key to everything they do – pointing out that his influence is about much more than what he does on the pitch. Sexton clearly remains essential as number one at out-half and as the key leader in the Ireland squad, but there now seems to be less doubt around the pecking order behind him for the number 10 shirt.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

The42_ie /  🏆 5. in İE

Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Ireland 32-19 France: Andy Farrell's side prove they are world's best in DublinIt was a brilliant performance from Ireland in Dublin as they earned a bonus point win against France.
Read more »

Six Nations 2023: Sexton eyes Grand Slam after France win‘It goes unsaid but everyone knows what we want to do’
Read more »

Six Nations 2023: Andy Farrell welcomes Ireland having a bigger target on their backsHead coach is not looking past a resurgent Italy in Rome as players take a much-needed break
Read more »

Classic win over France fuels hope of even better to come from IrelandAndy Farrell hails ‘gigantic performance’ after Ireland show range of qualities to overcome mighty opponents
Read more »

Bealham's classy touch, Schmidt's classic loop, and Ireland's inspirationAndy Farrell's men scored a brilliant try off a goal-line drop-out against France:
Read more »