Irish fans took to social media to express their admiration for Johnny Sexton after his emotional showing during the pre-match anthems.
Ireland are facing off against France in a titanic clash in the Six Nations on Saturday, with many believing that it will already be the title decider.
Andy Farrell’s men looked incredible against Wales last week with a 34-10 win, while France also won but just about against Italy in Rome.
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Sexton was an injury concern in the lead up to the game but was named in the starting line-up and showed just how much it meant to him during the national athems.
The 37-year-old was brought to tears and Irish fans took to Twitter to talk about it.
Johnny Sexton on the verge of tears.
Peter O’Mahony singing Ireland’s Call from the deepest depths of his soul
SOAK. IT. IN! pic.twitter.com/mcXT9yV3zU
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) February 11, 2023
Johnny Sexton crying knowing this it the last time he’ll play France in Dublin.. heartbreaking 😭 #IREvFRA
— Kelsey Kavanagh (@kelskav01) February 11, 2023
Gwon Johnny Sexton 💚
— Rob O’Hanrahan (@RobOHanrahan) February 11, 2023
Please tell me why Johnny Sexton getting emotional during Ireland’s Call has also made me emotional 😭
— abi ⚜️ (@AbigailLucy_) February 11, 2023