Johnny Sexton’s stunning late drop goal secures Ireland win over France

• France 13-15 Ireland• Sexton’s winning kick was a spectacular effort from 45 metresThe sheer nerve. If Ireland were wanting to brandish their championship credentials, they did so with an extraordinary win at the death. For 70 minutes in the Parisian drizzle the game seemed to be meandering to a drab victory for Irish composure over French indiscipline, when suddenly France struck with a brilliant counterattacking try by Teddy Thomas, which seemed to have won them the game.But with Munster-esque relentlessness, Ireland worked 38 phases to afford Johnny Sexton a shot at a drop goal from 45 me…