2009 Heineken Cup Semi Final. Munster were the best team in Ireland and the defending champions but the tide was turning on us. Watching them win and him running up to O'Gara to jeer him on the ground felt like the end. Not bitter at him for it, O'Gara could be mouthy as a player, but it's always stuck with me how bad it felt.
Brilliant and highly intelligent rugby player and a good human being. The Saffa's that dont like him don't know rugby (I am aSaffa by the way). Wish him all the best and his presence will be surely missed ! Thanx for all the entertainment Mr Sexton !
See this is why I firmly believe that South Africa has world-class fans but unfortunately some of your fans online primarily on Instagram and TikTok let the country down. It’s a shame because South African rugby team deserves the best fans and this is a comment that proves that they exist massively
Which Saffas don’t like Sexton?? For what reason exactly, wouldn’t we like Sexton?? It’s the Kiwis mate; we don’t have a problem with Sexton. Legend of the game🔥
@@SmcdMcd-d2kthe platforms you speak of are generally used by a far younger generation, and the younger fans of all teams are all the same. Sexton is a great as is Owen Farrell 🇿🇦
As a kiwi i'd just say that every country has their own fair share of braindead punters, both professional and non, but at the end of the day we should not let their rage baiting chat taint our views of the general public of our respective nations because at the end of the day we all love the game, and once you truely learn to love the game you are able to see past your own biases and appreciate players based on their true ability rather than just their national colours. With that said Reiko was 100% correct, Sexton was an absolute grub his whole career, worse than Coles or McCaw. Enjoy your retirement...
There is a point at which you grow up as a fan and acknowledge that your biggest villains on the field were talented as hell but also just blokes like the rest of us, with our faults and sensitivities. Johnny is great and should be remembered as such by ALL rugby fans. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Johnny is a class act. A brilliant player, and as Irish as the day is long ☘️. His recognition of Paul O’Connell was perfect. Really enjoyed the interview.
I’m glad to see a lot of these comments are so positive towards our Johnny. If you only looked at Twitter, you’d see the worst of society, as some of the comments over there are disgraceful. Fierce competitor, didn’t always get the attitude right but my god what a player. Anyone who knows rugby will look back on his career one day and have him up there with the greats. He is a far nicer person than some of his on field heat of the moment acts portray, and he brought Irish rugby to a new level. Legend
Its disgusting the way some people who arent even naming themselves have so much awful stuff to say about people they havent even met. You wonder the age group/demographics of them. I think a lot of crap television reality programmes make it seem like back stabbing, deceit and catty-ness is a normal way to behave. Twitter the name says it all. Full of Twits!!
I'm Irish-born and raised but have either lived or spent time in another 31 countries across the globe. And I still feel Ireland is, close to being, the most fabulous place in the world.☘
Wishing you all the best Johnny in the future.. absolute legend who will never be forgotten by my dad, me and my son.. thank you for all the special memories over the years ❤
Intelligent, classy, determined, tenacious, tough, skillfull outhalf that played right on the line & got under the skin of the best of players. That’s why he was successful because he was a winner & leader, ultimately wanted the best for himself, the teams he played in but most importantly his teammates. He was the ultimate professional that drove standards & a gentleman off the pitch. All the best with retirement Johnny. You’ll be missed!
As a kiwi i never liked johnny much, maybe cause he always came across as a bit of a brat but after seeing this its great to see the human side and how likeable he is. Incredible player as well.
well on the pitch he had to be like that especially as a fly half. Dan Bigger was the same on the pitch you didn't like him but when you see the real him in interviews on the rugby pod he is very knowagble and likeable.
Doesn't matter if Saffas love or hate you, we still watch your shows. We have massive respect for Johnny, what a class player. Congrats on a great career. I will definitely buy his book.
Wonderful guy, superb career and great level of blagging on and off the pitch, helping to raise the profile of Rugby. Hope he considers coaching or future Rugby involvement.
Waiting patiently for your return to Irish rugby in some capacity as a coach Johnny. Your country owes you as does rugby. Thank you. Brilliant pod cast fellas and I can’t wait to read this book 🇮🇪☘️
Like him or not, no one can deny Johnny is one of the all time greats. Most people with the ability to be objective would agree with this. You've got to separate the art from the artist when you're talking about Johnny.
We needed a player like Jonny to change our mentality. Too many great players without a proper winning mentality. We don’t have the depth of NZ, Eng and SA. Massively important player for us
As a kiwi I've realized the guys you hated the most were so bloody good. The TV camera never gets the whole story . The media pundits blow this shit up, it has always been a part of the game. Leave it on the field.
@@Lourens551 some did hate him, partly cause he could be mouthy & partly because he was class. Similarly always think that Owen Farrell got way more hate than made any sense
what a legend! Not only an incredible player on the pitch, but a genuinely great lad off it. His skill, leadership, and passion for the game are unmatched. A real inspiration and a true icon of rugby! 👏🏉 #Legend #RugbyGreat
A legend of the sport. He has done so much for lrish rugby. Can't wait to read the book. Wishing him well for whatever he and his family want for their future.
Love this comment!! 😂 Pretty much every player that we hated on the pitch turns out to be a really good guy off the pitch. Jonny seems to fit perfectly in that mould
What an outstanding show Alex and also great questions from Hask and Tins..never miss an episode. Jonny is one of the greatest and top notch bloke. Keep it going guys. Can't wait to get his autobiography 😊
I'm a Leinster fan and for me he's the greatest Irish player ever . The year before the RWC we won a tour in NZ. It was Johnny's standards that drove those performances. Obviously Farrell is an amazing coach but like Fergie for Man United, he needed Keane on the field. Farrell needed Sexton for the same
You forget Gatland is an idiot and he holds grudges. I wish he'd coach the lions again picking all his welsh players and bury for good the lions rfc. To me it's the somme again. Irishmen getting injured fighting for England. I know a good few lions lads and I'm amazed that they don't agree with me 😊
Gatland was'nt treated well by the IRFU so he throws little digs when he can. Leaving BOD out of the winning test in austraila and not picking Johnny for SA. Bit of a nasty little man
Such a fierce competitor on the pitch but such a lovely quiet even shy kind of bloke off it great interview but I wish hask would belt up for five minutes!
I love how Johnny Sexton is smart enough to realise that you don't just walk into a coaching job with no experience. Yet they gave Leo Cullen an assistant coach role with no experience and made him head coach the following season. Our coaching system is so F***** stupid the reality is that Johnny Sexton would easily walk into Leinster and be given the keys to everything within a very short space of time regardless of his coaching ability. It happened with Paul O'connell and his terrible lineout cost us a world cup, its been happening with Leo Cullen every year since 2019 and we refuse to do anything about it. WHO you are is all that matters.
Paul O'Connell was easily one of our best lineout operators in Munster and Ireland. And after playing he coached Stade Francais, admittedly quite poorly as his French is appalling. He had experience.
Leo Cullen has been one of the most successful club coaches ever... And I'm not sure you can blame Paul O'C for Ronan Kelleher missing his throws. What about the 17 game win streak prior to losing to NZ, was he a shite coach then as well?
@@stephenonolan4298 The lineout was bad in 5 of Irelands world cup games...so YES! undoubtedly. And on Leo Cullen, he told the best Lock in the world he wasn't good enough to play for Leinster. A Lock, the same position Leo Cullen himself played. That player went on to win man of the match every week for Scarlets and now captains Munster. Also, Were it not for Andy Farrels vastly superior selections Luke McGrath and Ross Byrne would be starting today. Leo had no clue as to Gibson Parks usefulness and has now only selected Frawley due to sheer outside pressure. Frawley is 26 and because of Leo will never be an Irish great. It's already too late for him.
Rugby is a great sport, played for 30 years (social) but you're trying to kill each other on the pitch. But what happens on the pitch stays on the pitch. And that's the control and maturity it teaches you. You don't win every fight/contact but you accept it and move on. Love this sport ❤
I believe it would be interesting to look back at the pre-professional era where cameras were not watching every corner of the pitch. When conflict occurred as it always does in a competitive contact sport such as rugby, people would come to blows. Things were taken out in the rucks whereas now everyone is being closely watched, rugby players have had to learn to control their emotions, you punch you are red carded. But conflict will still be there and unfortunately the media and public treat the conflict as something that it’s not. In rugby we may fight on the pitch but always have a beer together off it. The media and public need to appreciate that
Great show guys. Cheers from SA. Haskell should learn to keep his questions concise and clipped. Sounds like a labour govt speech every time he asks something.
This is nice actually and good to see the other side of Johnny because my take on him until now was not that positive. He should do more of these so the public can get to know him as a person.
Brilliant brilliant player who will go down as one of Ireland's greatest and when the term world class is through about Willy Nilly not in Sexton's case he was world class
I didn't go to Mary's but I do remember an absolute Legend of their Club, a guy called Jonno Gibbs who drove, kicked and charmed Mary's from a manky mud swept field in Templeville into what is is today, the guy worked 24 7 to build it. I reckon if they called you Jonno they were paying you a huge compliment. They must have seen that side of you.
I didn’t realise his dad came from Listowel. My dad was from there, a Munster man but always Ireland rugby first. I think Declan Danaher also came from there. I can remember sitting behind his dad cheering him on at Northampton Saints vs London Irish.
That was brutal from the host, it was 1/4 final game exactly a year today when you continue with the Irish proud tradition, of the past ten RWC, of going home and watch the semis and final of RWC from home.😂😂😂
@GoodBadRugby since Andrew Cotter does your intro you should have him on as a guest some time. He commentates on so much, his one of the best voices in sport, and I think I heard he was Scottish Schools Champion at Golf. A no brainer if you ask me.
We were pretty blessed to go from Humphreys to O'Gara to Sexton. It's not as clear right now between Crowley and Frawley who win come out on top but time is on Crowley's side and Frawley is already the finished article.
@@RazorMouth Very True. I think having Frawley on the bench suits a little better because in a pinch he is able to cover 10, 12 and 15. I was hoping Doak could become the next Conor Murray and be able to cover 9 and 10 but I think I was too optimistic.
@@rhymeocerous We thought similar of Paddy Jackson, Joey Carbery, Ross Byrne, JJ Hanrahan and Ben Healy. Best we use what we have instead of hoping for something we don't yet.
I use to enjoy the banter on your channel and I am a true rugby supporter and fan of many different players who represent different countries. I live in the UK but am South African. My son was born here. I support the Springboks of course but I cheer for England when they play other nations. I do then find it rather sad that the presenters of this channel have such a dislike of South Africans and the Springboks (as two of your presenters voiced on this show when you interviewed Johnny) I am happy to subscribe to a channel where you are professional and respectful of all people and nations, don’t slag people off. If this is an England only channel, perhaps time to leave and maybe I did not get the memo.
in fairness he will probably go into coaching and his wife has made a lot of sacrifices I would say he will work that job for a few years and then go into a coaching it would be a waste if he didn't.
@@colmgrimes2996well they don’t publish what the commercial manager of a 20000 person 8bn company earns but his promotions company earned €2.4 million last year and he has investments in other companies.
The opposition fans wouldn't hate him so much if he wasn't such a fierce competitor. They dress it up that he was a moaner etc etc. The facts are that he was a first class operator and thats what riles all the other nations up. If he wasnt so good, he wouldnt be in their heads. You slapped it up a lot of them with a great career Johnny lad !
Hard for great players to get into coaching... They can't related to the struggles sometimes of someone less talented, because they were able to do it... Whatever IT is easily as a great player, so they get frustrated, as an American we have countless examples of former great players who tried coaching and got frustrated... That's why hard working, playing above your ability former players make great coaches.
What will you remember Johnny Sexton for as a player?
His distinct inability to be able to pass the ball.
Dan Coles telling the ref exactly what everyone irish and other are thinking and want to say.
One of the greats. A classic 10 who knew how to control a game and it’s tempo.
The drop goal against France in 2018. No Grand slam without it.
2009 Heineken Cup Semi Final. Munster were the best team in Ireland and the defending champions but the tide was turning on us. Watching them win and him running up to O'Gara to jeer him on the ground felt like the end. Not bitter at him for it, O'Gara could be mouthy as a player, but it's always stuck with me how bad it felt.
Brilliant and highly intelligent rugby player and a good human being. The Saffa's that dont like him don't know rugby (I am aSaffa by the way). Wish him all the best and his presence will be surely missed ! Thanx for all the entertainment Mr Sexton !
See this is why I firmly believe that South Africa has world-class fans but unfortunately some of your fans online primarily on Instagram and TikTok let the country down. It’s a shame because South African rugby team deserves the best fans and this is a comment that proves that they exist massively
@@SmcdMcd-d2k tbf most Saffa fans are great. Super-passionate, sometimes too one-sided but most of us fall into that trap on occasion
Which Saffas don’t like Sexton?? For what reason exactly, wouldn’t we like Sexton?? It’s the Kiwis mate; we don’t have a problem with Sexton. Legend of the game🔥
@@SmcdMcd-d2kthe platforms you speak of are generally used by a far younger generation, and the younger fans of all teams are all the same. Sexton is a great as is Owen Farrell 🇿🇦
As a kiwi i'd just say that every country has their own fair share of braindead punters, both professional and non, but at the end of the day we should not let their rage baiting chat taint our views of the general public of our respective nations because at the end of the day we all love the game, and once you truely learn to love the game you are able to see past your own biases and appreciate players based on their true ability rather than just their national colours.
With that said Reiko was 100% correct, Sexton was an absolute grub his whole career, worse than Coles or McCaw. Enjoy your retirement...
There is a point at which you grow up as a fan and acknowledge that your biggest villains on the field were talented as hell but also just blokes like the rest of us, with our faults and sensitivities. Johnny is great and should be remembered as such by ALL rugby fans. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Well said 👏
Johnny is a class act. A brilliant player, and as Irish as the day is long ☘️. His recognition of Paul O’Connell was perfect. Really enjoyed the interview.
I’m glad to see a lot of these comments are so positive towards our Johnny. If you only looked at Twitter, you’d see the worst of society, as some of the comments over there are disgraceful. Fierce competitor, didn’t always get the attitude right but my god what a player. Anyone who knows rugby will look back on his career one day and have him up there with the greats. He is a far nicer person than some of his on field heat of the moment acts portray, and he brought Irish rugby to a new level. Legend
Its disgusting the way some people who arent even naming themselves have so much awful stuff to say about people they havent even met. You wonder the age group/demographics of them. I think a lot of crap television reality programmes make it seem like back stabbing, deceit and catty-ness is a normal way to behave.
Twitter the name says it all. Full of Twits!!
I’ve just spent 18 months in Ireland and it’s the most fabulous place in the world ☘️
Where did you come from? Glad you're enjoying it lad! ☘🇮🇪
Did you get a free house?
I'm Irish-born and raised but have either lived or spent time in another 31 countries across the globe. And I still feel Ireland is, close to being, the most fabulous place in the world.☘
Wish they would shut up talking about themselves,and let the guest talk.
It's a beautiful and frustrating country at the same time 🙏🏼..
Could listen to Johnny all day. There's a humility and honesty about him that's rare in top sports people. I'd say it's a fantastic book.
Thanks Johnny from Australia
Enjoyed your style
Best for the future and your family and friends
Johnny, you are an Irish Legend in Rugby and a class act as a person, All the best in your off-field future
Wishing you all the best Johnny in the future.. absolute legend who will never be forgotten by my dad, me and my son.. thank you for all the special memories over the years ❤
I love johney. Hes a legend. Has done a lot of good for Ireland and is incredibly generous. Looking forward to his book.
Intelligent, classy, determined, tenacious, tough, skillfull outhalf that played right on the line & got under the skin of the best of players. That’s why he was successful because he was a winner & leader, ultimately wanted the best for himself, the teams he played in but most importantly his teammates. He was the ultimate professional that drove standards & a gentleman off the pitch. All the best with retirement Johnny. You’ll be missed!
Nonsense. You don't need to be a dick to be successful.
His honesty is admirable!
Christ, You get Sexton on to talk and the two lads wont shut up!
True, they're not great hosts
Haskle loves the sound of his own voice.
@@mickinoz2005never met a microphone he didn't like
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 brilliant@@jamesmcnaughtdavis7947
Just an idea - maybe let the guest speak lads! Christ, it’s painful having to listen to all voices talking over the guests views.
As a kiwi i never liked johnny much, maybe cause he always came across as a bit of a brat but after seeing this its great to see the human side and how likeable he is. Incredible player as well.
well on the pitch he had to be like that especially as a fly half. Dan Bigger was the same on the pitch you didn't like him but when you see the real him in interviews on the rugby pod he is very knowagble and likeable.
If Sexton came off with 10 mins to go Ireland would’ve won. He was out on his feet.
@@ciaranbrk Were more successful 10s like Dan Carter and Handre Pollard like that?
@maffrose he stated that himself In the book
@@maffrose how do you know they would've won. Are you god? what a stupid thing to say.
Thanks for the memories Johnny! love you one of my favourites
Great interview. Huge respect to Johnny and the show from a Springbok supporter. 🙌🤝
Doesn't matter if Saffas love or hate you, we still watch your shows. We have massive respect for Johnny, what a class player. Congrats on a great career. I will definitely buy his book.
Great chap. Johnny could walk into any club in England and get a free pint
Awesome podcast and JONNY SEXTON a legend from a firey Kerryman from Listowel❤
Trying to claim him now? 😉
Great interview. Loved it. Wishing the man the best in retirement.
Wonderful guy, superb career and great level of blagging on and off the pitch, helping to raise the profile of Rugby. Hope he considers coaching or future Rugby involvement.
Waiting patiently for your return to Irish rugby in some capacity as a coach Johnny. Your country owes you as does rugby. Thank you. Brilliant pod cast fellas and I can’t wait to read this book 🇮🇪☘️
One of the greatest of all time, and so famous even this American knows about the legend Johnny Sexton
😂😂😂😂
he is NOT the one of the greatest of all time.
not even top 10 flyhalves of all time
@@richirichdup6405 Look how many upvotes you didn't get for your comment.
@@EvoraGT430 same amount upvotes as world cups Sexton has
Like him or not, no one can deny Johnny is one of the all time greats. Most people with the ability to be objective would agree with this. You've got to separate the art from the artist when you're talking about Johnny.
Definitely one of the all time greats arguably the greatest 10 of his generation 🇳🇿🤝🇮🇪
We needed a player like Jonny to change our mentality. Too many great players without a proper winning mentality. We don’t have the depth of NZ, Eng and SA. Massively important player for us
He’s definitely one of the Goats, but fuck me, he was such a whiny twat as a rugby player. Couldn’t stand him.
As a kiwi I've realized the guys you hated the most were so bloody good. The TV camera never gets the whole story . The media pundits blow this shit up, it has always been a part of the game. Leave it on the field.
People hated Warne, dan carter or mccaw, not this guy
Nobody hated Dan Carter!!! Sure, he broke many hearts but the guy was a Rolls Royce
@@Lourens551Hate is the wrong word. Jealousy would be more apt 😂
@@Lourens551 some did hate him, partly cause he could be mouthy & partly because he was class. Similarly always think that Owen Farrell got way more hate than made any sense
Did people hate Dan Carter? If people hated Sonny Bill I'm giving up on humanity 😭
a rugby legend and a true competitor that’s why he may not be everyone’s favourite player
what a legend! Not only an incredible player on the pitch, but a genuinely great lad off it. His skill, leadership, and passion for the game are unmatched. A real inspiration and a true icon of rugby! 👏🏉 #Legend #RugbyGreat
A legend of the sport. He has done so much for lrish rugby. Can't wait to read the book. Wishing him well for whatever he and his family want for their future.
He’s a legend and what he said about wanting to be around for his family tells a lot about this guy
It’s a book I’ll be buying. Go well JS
Great interview, love the podcast, Ireland's greatest ever player
Nice one boys , Respect to Johnny , He got the better of everyone at one time or another 😘👌
came here to hate-watch...left a little surprised...maybe even a bit of a fan 🤷♂
😂
Yep, fair play. It’s only right.. the way we will all see the legends of the game, no matter where they are from
Love this comment!! 😂
Pretty much every player that we hated on the pitch turns out to be a really good guy off the pitch. Jonny seems to fit perfectly in that mould
An Irish legend and so proud to have watched you play at top form for so long ☘️☘️
Good to see the lads having a personal introspection themselves 🙂 with Johnny!
What a legend. Came across so well. Would love to go on the piss with him. Hitting Dublin in December… Going to find him…
Heeeeeeere’s Johnny!!!!!!!!!
What an outstanding show Alex and also great questions from Hask and Tins..never miss an episode. Jonny is one of the greatest and top notch bloke. Keep it going guys. Can't wait to get his autobiography 😊
I'm a Leinster fan and for me he's the greatest Irish player ever . The year before the RWC we won a tour in NZ. It was Johnny's standards that drove those performances. Obviously Farrell is an amazing coach but like Fergie for Man United, he needed Keane on the field. Farrell needed Sexton for the same
Listening to his book in car. Brilliant honest account.. whatva legend. ☘️🇮🇪☘️
We should all realise when we are calling other teams players pricks its probably because they are so bloody good. Best of luck Johnny 👍
Brilliant outhalf plus played almost a wingforwad when a tackle was needed
Have seen Sexton at a social setting. A gentleman with no airs or graces.
till you what johnny sexton you wor Three
games away from being The G.O.A.T with
that winning streak but you are a legend
Maybe now the naysayers will see the real Johnny Sexton that everyone in Ireland has known for years!
Super well done for getting Johnny in :) as a Leinster fan I can’t wait to read his book :)
Best performance: Heineken Cup final 2011
Best moment: 80th minute drop goal in Paris in the Six Nation 2018
Truely enjoyed this podcast.The very best to you Jonny in the future and thank you so much for giving us such high class rugby matches.....
The man! The myth! The legend.
Jonathan Sexton!!!!
I forgot about the Lions in 2021, no offense to the three out halves picked but it is mad in retrospect that Sexton was not picked
Probably a good move for him by extending his career , if you remember he was constantly injured up to that tour.
You forget Gatland is an idiot and he holds grudges. I wish he'd coach the lions again picking all his welsh players and bury for good the lions rfc.
To me it's the somme again. Irishmen getting injured fighting for England. I know a good few lions lads and I'm amazed that they don't agree with me 😊
Absolutely absurd call from one of the biggest dopes in the game
Gatland was'nt treated well by the IRFU so he throws little digs when he can. Leaving BOD out of the winning test in austraila and not picking Johnny for SA. Bit of a nasty little man
Well simple really they wales manager was sacked by Ireland
Probably one of the best flyhalves of the 21st century. The others being Johnny Wilkinson and Daniel Carter.
Fact
Maybe Wilkinson. Not close to carter
@@nicholasharvey8657NEVER. Carter is untouchable.
Carter stands alone…….by far the most complete 10 ever.
Huge Johnny fan but Carter was far superior with his running game and kicking. Man had serious wheels
Such a fierce competitor on the pitch but such a lovely quiet even shy kind of bloke off it great interview but I wish hask would belt up for five minutes!
I love how Johnny Sexton is smart enough to realise that you don't just walk into a coaching job with no experience. Yet they gave Leo Cullen an assistant coach role with no experience and made him head coach the following season. Our coaching system is so F***** stupid the reality is that Johnny Sexton would easily walk into Leinster and be given the keys to everything within a very short space of time regardless of his coaching ability. It happened with Paul O'connell and his terrible lineout cost us a world cup, its been happening with Leo Cullen every year since 2019 and we refuse to do anything about it. WHO you are is all that matters.
Paul O'Connell was easily one of our best lineout operators in Munster and Ireland. And after playing he coached Stade Francais, admittedly quite poorly as his French is appalling. He had experience.
Leo Cullen has been one of the most successful club coaches ever... And I'm not sure you can blame Paul O'C for Ronan Kelleher missing his throws. What about the 17 game win streak prior to losing to NZ, was he a shite coach then as well?
@@stephenonolan4298 The lineout was bad in 5 of Irelands world cup games...so YES! undoubtedly. And on Leo Cullen, he told the best Lock in the world he wasn't good enough to play for Leinster. A Lock, the same position Leo Cullen himself played. That player went on to win man of the match every week for Scarlets and now captains Munster. Also, Were it not for Andy Farrels vastly superior selections Luke McGrath and Ross Byrne would be starting today. Leo had no clue as to Gibson Parks usefulness and has now only selected Frawley due to sheer outside pressure. Frawley is 26 and because of Leo will never be an Irish great. It's already too late for him.
I agree he is not there because he is a great coach anybody can coach leinster because there so good wish he go
Great chat GBR. Great player Johnny. Get back into game (coaching, media) , we will miss your competitive nature.
Its sad that we never saw Sexton in SA playing against the Our Boks
that would have been nice but the time just didn't work out shame he never got to play such a great bok side in south africa.
Beating you mean😊
He really never played in SA? That’s so hard to imagine!
He was injured during the 2016 tour, unfortunately @SekuruJohan
Rugby is a great sport, played for 30 years (social) but you're trying to kill each other on the pitch. But what happens on the pitch stays on the pitch. And that's the control and maturity it teaches you. You don't win every fight/contact but you accept it and move on. Love this sport ❤
Absolute professional prosonified 🙌🏼 tried to win at all costs. Demanded the highest standards and led by example. The Roy Keane of rugby!
Bro 💀 straight in with the quarter final 😂
Payno. Such a great podcaster mate
I believe it would be interesting to look back at the pre-professional era where cameras were not watching every corner of the pitch. When conflict occurred as it always does in a competitive contact sport such as rugby, people would come to blows. Things were taken out in the rucks whereas now everyone is being closely watched, rugby players have had to learn to control their emotions, you punch you are red carded. But conflict will still be there and unfortunately the media and public treat the conflict as something that it’s not. In rugby we may fight on the pitch but always have a beer together off it. The media and public need to appreciate that
Great show guys. Cheers from SA. Haskell should learn to keep his questions concise and clipped. Sounds like a labour govt speech every time he asks something.
How can you say you don't like South Africa? They are brilliant 💚💛 Enjoying you chat guys. From South Africa 🇿🇦 a 🏉 lover ❤
Great interview!!!
True gentleman
that move that Australia put on NZ at a scrum, Manly used to score a winning try against the Bulldogs in a NRL game recently
This is nice actually and good to see the other side of Johnny because my take on him until now was not that positive. He should do more of these so the public can get to know him as a person.
Tbf he did do some interviews in Ireland over the years but I don’t get the feeling that it’s his natural habitat
Class act
Brilliant brilliant player who will go down as one of Ireland's greatest and when the term world class is through about Willy Nilly not in Sexton's case he was world class
I didn't go to Mary's but I do remember an absolute Legend of their Club, a guy called Jonno Gibbs who drove, kicked and charmed Mary's from a manky mud swept field in Templeville into what is is today, the guy worked 24 7 to build it. I reckon if they called you Jonno they were paying you a huge compliment. They must have seen that side of you.
I played up to 96. Who is this guy? I don't remember him. Did he come after that. Im intrigued i hope i remember to come back here to find out. Ta.
Legend 🇿🇦
Your a true rugby fan support another country's legend
Would be a waste if he didn't go into coaching, great rugby brain
Haskell talks more than the person being interviewed. The other 2 are far better.
great pod......Jonathan came across very well...😅...and im not his ma
nice interview
I didn’t realise his dad came from Listowel. My dad was from there, a Munster man but always Ireland rugby first. I think Declan Danaher also came from there. I can remember sitting behind his dad cheering him on at Northampton Saints vs London Irish.
Great interview
Cobras! Awesome reference 👏
Legend 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
That was brutal from the host, it was 1/4 final game exactly a year today when you continue with the Irish proud tradition, of the past ten RWC, of going home and watch the semis and final of RWC from home.😂😂😂
Loved that quarter final and loved Rieko going at him (O'Mahony started it). Could not have happened to a worse person.
Your sick he just retired
Johnny gave the bottle of Blackeye to Leo and for being snubbed like O'Driscoll he's planning on giving Gatland an actual one.
He never forget Ireland sacking him
@GoodBadRugby since Andrew Cotter does your intro you should have him on as a guest some time. He commentates on so much, his one of the best voices in sport, and I think I heard he was Scottish Schools Champion at Golf. A no brainer if you ask me.
Pretty sure he’s the producer or editor of the show no?
Jaco Peyper likes Reikos post 😂😂
Bit sad a man that age has to be affected by a quote. 😂😂
We were pretty blessed to go from Humphreys to O'Gara to Sexton. It's not as clear right now between Crowley and Frawley who win come out on top but time is on Crowley's side and Frawley is already the finished article.
Both, we need 2 quality 10s.
@@RazorMouth Very True. I think having Frawley on the bench suits a little better because in a pinch he is able to cover 10, 12 and 15. I was hoping Doak could become the next Conor Murray and be able to cover 9 and 10 but I think I was too optimistic.
Prendergast will surpass them both
@@rhymeocerous We thought similar of Paddy Jackson, Joey Carbery, Ross Byrne, JJ Hanrahan and Ben Healy. Best we use what we have instead of hoping for something we don't yet.
@@stiofain88 👍 we have 2 that have already proven themselves.
I don't know what such a legend like Johnny is doing on this nobhead show, but anyway... Good rugby man, good family man and fkn great rugby player.
How he explained the groin injury 😮😳
I use to enjoy the banter on your channel and I am a true rugby supporter and fan of many different players who represent different countries. I live in the UK but am South African. My son was born here. I support the Springboks of course but I cheer for England when they play other nations. I do then find it rather sad that the presenters of this channel have such a dislike of South Africans and the Springboks (as two of your presenters voiced on this show when you interviewed Johnny) I am happy to subscribe to a channel where you are professional and respectful of all people and nations, don’t slag people off. If this is an England only channel, perhaps time to leave and maybe I did not get the memo.
Serial Winner
in fairness he will probably go into coaching and his wife has made a lot of sacrifices I would say he will work that job for a few years and then go into a coaching it would be a waste if he didn't.
"2 Bellends, a bald blue nose,and a rugby great"
I wish Hask would understand that people want to hear more from Johnny and less from him. Too much
Just got MT sorted…. now this🤦♀️
No doubt world class.
Would have sold more books if he sent the gin to Rieko 😂
Rieko showed what he is absolutely nonothing
Anyone know a way to mute James Haskell?
Reiko was right. Johnny seems to be enjoying retirement immensely.
Cannot believe this guy just has a 9-5 now. That’s wild
A very well paid 9-5 though!
@@aidanmasterson50 how much does he get paid ?
@@colmgrimes2996well they don’t publish what the commercial manager of a 20000 person 8bn company earns but his promotions company earned €2.4 million last year and he has investments in other companies.
The opposition fans wouldn't hate him so much if he wasn't such a fierce competitor. They dress it up that he was a moaner etc etc. The facts are that he was a first class operator and thats what riles all the other nations up. If he wasnt so good, he wouldnt be in their heads. You slapped it up a lot of them with a great career Johnny lad !
Johnny ruled they lions when there he cursed gave out and went mad when he seen how they played and got respect because he was right
Christ, Imagine coming to work and finding out your new manager is Johnny Sexton.
Just wait and see, Sexton will buy a pint for Rieko Ioane when the ABs are over in Ireland next month regardless of how the match goes.
That surprises nobody 😂
Hard for great players to get into coaching... They can't related to the struggles sometimes of someone less talented, because they were able to do it... Whatever IT is easily as a great player, so they get frustrated, as an American we have countless examples of former great players who tried coaching and got frustrated... That's why hard working, playing above your ability former players make great coaches.
Johnny had to work for it as he said. He was 24 when he broke through. He was talented obviously but his work ethic got him there
@@CiaraM09 Got it.. Thanks!