Andy Farrell insists Johnny Sexton’s presence a positive for young 10s

The former captain is balancing his day job with Ardagh Glass with a consultancy gig with Ireland, dropping into camp to work on the team’s high-ball strategy and place-kicking while mentoring Sam Prendergast, Jack Crowley and Ciarán Frawley.

That last part has raised eyebrows, with some observers wondering if the presence of the recently retired No 10 would loom over players who are doing their best to come out from under his shadow.

Farrell has heard such talk and reckons it’s nonsense. He only sees upside in the great man’s involvement.

While he’s careful with the way he words his answers around the role, the Ireland head coach clearly believes there’s a path for Sexton to follow into coaching, if he wants to pursue it.

And the door is open for him to do so as part of Farrell’s set-up.

“I know, I’ve heard that said by a few,” Farrell said of the concern over Sexton…

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