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Wood Praises Sexton's Longevity as Leinster Aim for Fifth Star

Thursday, 26 May 2022 08:26

Leinster are aiming to win a record-equalling fifth European title.

Former world player of the year Keith Wood has praised Johnny Sexton's longevity as the Leinster skipper bids for a fifth Champions Cup medal on Saturday. 

Sexton will lead Leinster out against La Rochelle in Marseille, where 60,000 supporters are expected to be cheering on their teams.

Leinster are favourites after impressive victories over Leicester and Toulouse in recent weeks, but face a La Rochelle side that beat them in last year's competition.

Another title for Leinster would put them joint-top of the European roll of honour alongside Toulouse with five cups.

Speaking about Johnny Sexton, Keith Wood said he felt the 36 year old's best days were behind him, but admits that's not the case now: 

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