"F*ck's sake" - Everyone is saying the same thing about Johnny Sexton

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Saturday, 11 February 2023 at 14:25
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Ireland captain Johnny Sexton was visibly emotional as his side sang 'Ireland's call' ahead of their heavyweight clash against France.
One fan wrote: "Is Johnny Sexton ok today?"
Another commented: "Please tell me why Johnny Sexton getting emotional during Ireland’s Call has also made me emotional,"
"Feck's sake. Johnny Sexton welling up has me at it too," wrote a third.
A fourth said: "Johnny Sexton looking very emotional during the anthems today. Last season stuff like."
"The Emotion in @JohnnySexton face right now has got me.. huge game ahead for the Irish," commented a fifth.
Another said: "A totally emotional Johnny Sexton wasn’t something I was expecting to see today."
"Ireland's Call is the best Anthem for me. Johnny Sexton & these boys have got me emotional. Go well Ireland," wrote another fan"

“He’s a little rascal” – Johnny Sexton has been labelled the ‘biggest cheat’ in rugby today

Fans have compiled lists ranking the players they believe employ the most unsportsmanlike tactics in the game today.
Some players have been selected due to their negative reputation, while others have been singled out for their known use of questionable methods during matches.

Rugby's 'biggest cheats'

#6. Owen Farrell (England)

Could it be anybody else to start? Farrell fits the label “our guy” better than most, meaning you love to hate him unless he’s in your squad. Then you’d go to the end’s of the earth to defend him.
The England captain, also known as 'Shoulder boy' for his high tackling, does himself no favours with his poor tackling technique.
Although he's currently serving a two-match ban, the fact he often seems to get away with it doesn't help either.
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Owen Farrell, Captain of England kicking during the Six Nations Championship, Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 4th 2023. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

Owen Farrell facts:

The Saracens star went to school with England teammate George Ford
His education began in rugby league – he joined Wigan St Patricks at the age of eight
He became the youngest ever player to appear in English professional rugby, making his debut aged 17 and 11 days. This record was later beaten by schoolmate Ford
It’s well known that Owen is the son of Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. However, it’s less commonly know that his uncle Sean O’Loughlin is also a rugby league legend, winning 34 caps for Great Britain between 1993 and 2009
He was not at first registered as a Farrell, but took mum Colleen’s family name of O’Loughlin. The couple married in 1995, changing Owen’s surname to Farrell the following year.

#4. Peter O'Mahony (Ireland)

A flanker that plays on the edge and never fails to get under the skin of opposition fans. His late hit on Stuart Hogg and foul-mouthed war of words with the Kyle Sinckler during the 2019 Six Nations did him no favours. The sort of player you love to have, but also love to hate.
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#3. Nic White (Australia)

White has become arguably the most unpopular player in world rugby over the past 12 months..
Last year, White fell about like a lion had attempted to rip off his face after Faf de Klerk accidentally made contact with it while attempting to dislodge the ball out of his hands as he attempted a pass.
After consulting with the television match official, referee Paul Williams adjudicated that this warranted a yellow card for de Klerk.
This decision sent the world of rugby into meltdown, with criticism coming from all quarters aimed at White for bringing the game into disrepute.

#2. Eben Etzebeth (South Africa)

The world Cup-winning lock is undoubtedly world-class, but he is also one of the dirtiest players in the sport. If your team has played against him, you will not be a fan. A proper sh**house, but huge biceps.

#2. Dan Biggar (Wales)

Biggar is the epitome of players you hate until they are on your team.The way the fly-half continues to moan to referees vociferously has seemingly only got worse throughout his career. It got so bad that popular online personality and diehard Scotland fan Glove39 made a video called ‘birdman’ mocking the way in which he always raises his arms in frustration to officials.

#1. Johnny Sexton (Ireland)

The expert in unsportsmanlike behavior. Sexton is skilled in exaggerating contact or distracting officials, knowing precisely when to employ his repertoire of underhanded tactics.
His most recent example of on-field nouse came against Wales just last weekend. The yellow card handed to Liam Williams in the 65th minute for a high hit on Sexton took a while to come as it was reviewed from multiple angles by the officials.
Wales fans piled in on Sexton after the Williams sin-binning, with one writing: 'Sexton play acted a head injury. Blatant cheating.'
Another Wales fan vented: 'That Liam Williams yellow card shows why rugby will be dead in a few years – nothing wrong with Liams body shape and Sexton play acting sums up how rugby has drastically changed for the worse. It’s a mockery to the real injuries.'
Another commented on Sexton being seen winking after the card, and said that his behaviour would "destroy the spectacle that is International rugby"
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