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| Jonathan Sexton |
Twitter is alive with the rumor that French side Racing Metro is head
hunting Irish Out-Half Jonathon Sexton.
The Leinster man has been Declan Kidneys’ first choice since the Autumn
Internationals of 2009 where he kicked Irelands’ way to a 15-10 win against,
the then world champions, South Africa.
A move to France would be a great blow to the Dubliners, and teammate
Eoin Reddan has expressed his desire for Sexton to stay.
If he does leave, Sexton is unlikely to loose his place on the Ireland
squad.
If you are and Irish rugby fane, but do not support Leinster, you may be
thinking in terms of the future of the International team.
It would be preferable for Sexton to take the place off a young French
out half, than an Irishman. Right now, Noel Reid could be growing in
experience, getting game time and showing the potential of a future
international player.
Sexton doesn’t need to be trained up any more; he has his position at
Lansdowne Road. Second in command is the legend that is Ronan O’Gara, and he
doesn’t have much time left on his hands.
Ireland is in a good situation with having both of these world-class
players to choose from, but when O’Gara is no longer an option, someone else
needs to step up.
At the moment the only person to do this is Ulster’s Paddy Jackson.
If you’re an Ulster, Munster or Connacht supporter, you’ll want another
choice to be coming through the ranks for the next generation of Ireland
Internationals, rather than the position being filled by a player already
established in the role.
It will be a great opportunity for two Irish youngsters wanting to develop,
rather than sitting on the bench or the reserve team, getting out there and
playing some rugby.
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