Jonathan Sexton is world class and just as good as Dan Carter, says Ireland team-mate Jared Payne
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Jonathan Sexton is world class and just as good as Dan Carter, says Ireland team-mate Jared Payne
New Zealand-born Jared Payne, a revelation for Ireland at centre and newly-naturalised citizen of the Emerald Isle, has paid team-mate Jonathan Sexton the ultimate compliment by suggesting that the fly-half is as accomplished a No 10 as All Blacks legend Dan Carter.
“Johnny is a world-class player, one of the best 10s – if not the best – in the world at the moment,” Payne said of Sexton, who is still a major doubt for next Saturday’s crucial Six Nations confrontation with Wales after hurting his hamstring in the 19-9 win over England.
“In terms of his range of skills and his game control…
“Johnny is a world-class player, one of the best 10s – if not the best – in the world at the moment,” Payne said of Sexton, who is still a major doubt for next Saturday’s crucial Six Nations confrontation with Wales after hurting his hamstring in the 19-9 win over England.
“In terms of his range of skills and his game control…
