Johnny Sexton is now a man under pressure after Paddy Jackson shone at Kingspan
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Johnny Sexton is now a man under pressure after Paddy Jackson shone at Kingspan
By Tony Ward
– 12 May 2015At 23 and with nine caps already in the locker, Paddy Jackson could scarcely be described as wet around the ears and yet a sense of excitement surrounded a performance that, while still far from complete, was brimming with promise.
Make no mistake, Jackson has what it takes to establish himself as Ireland's back-up out-half for the World Cup.
And more than that, there are definite signs that he will be good enough to challenge Johnny Sexton - currently the best No 10 in the world - for a place in the not too distant future.
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– 12 May 2015At 23 and with nine caps already in the locker, Paddy Jackson could scarcely be described as wet around the ears and yet a sense of excitement surrounded a performance that, while still far from complete, was brimming with promise.
Make no mistake, Jackson has what it takes to establish himself as Ireland's back-up out-half for the World Cup.
And more than that, there are definite signs that he will be good enough to challenge Johnny Sexton - currently the best No 10 in the world - for a place in the not too distant future.
Sex…
