Sexton lifts Racing Metro
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Flyhalf Johnny Sexton returned to Top 14 duty after Ireland's Six Nations triumph last weekend and lifted Racing Metro to a 12-6 win at Bayonne.
In a wet and windy match in south-west France, Sexton kicked six points as the Paris-based club warmed up for their first ever European Cup quarterfinal appearance next week against Saracens.
The win moves Racing up to third, six points behind leaders Toulon and Clermont, but provisionally ahead of Stade Francais, who also have 55 points.
Leaders Toulon host Toulouse and Stade Francais host Clermont on Saturday.
"It was a very good eve…
In a wet and windy match in south-west France, Sexton kicked six points as the Paris-based club warmed up for their first ever European Cup quarterfinal appearance next week against Saracens.
The win moves Racing up to third, six points behind leaders Toulon and Clermont, but provisionally ahead of Stade Francais, who also have 55 points.
Leaders Toulon host Toulouse and Stade Francais host Clermont on Saturday.
"It was a very good eve…
