One of the finest outhalfs in the game, Jonny Sexton is preparing to make his return in the green of Ireland as the Six Nations approaches, and he discusses what goes through his head in his most trying moments on the field.
As he steps up to take a high-pressure kick, with the eyes of the stadium and the nation on him, Sexton admits that he feels the weight of expectation, and knows how important every single kick is. However, his professionalism and his competitive spirit are white drive him to constantly improve, and he now rarely misses a chance to put points on the board.
That expectation brings its own pressure, and he discusses what runs through his mind at those crucial moments as he slips into his routine to slot another kick between the posts.