Eye-opening lessons and special encounters - Sexton on facing the All Blacks
Tuesday, 5 November 2024 Johnny Sexton has been Ireland's starting fly-half in their past 14 meetings with New Zealand. With the sides meeting for a first time since his retirement this weekend, he looks back on memorable days against the All Blacks.
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