Johnny Sexton insists he is 'here to help' Finn Russell despite past Lions criticism

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Johnny Sexton has insisted he is "here to help" Finn Russell in his capacity as British & Irish Lions assistant coach, after the pair shook hands and cleared the air last month following the former Ireland captain's previous criticism of the Scotland fly-half.

Sexton toured with the Lions in 2013 and 2017 but was a surprise omission from Warren Gatland's squad in 2021. In his autobiography, the former Ireland captain revealed how the snub "kills me to this day" and described Russell as a "media darling" before suggesting in a subsequent interview that he was "flashy".

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Johnny Sexton insists there are NO hard feelings with Finn Russell despite the Lions coach claiming he would pick Owen Farrell ahead of 'flashy' Scot