Jonathan Sexton Cops Flak From South African Fans As Leinster Ease Past Sharks

Leinster and Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton was once again in impervious form as he led his side to a 54 -34 over the Cell C Sharks.

Both sides were full ambition and played out an all-time classic at the RDS.

Ladies & Gentlemen, we have a try of the SEASON contender 🤩#BKTURC #URC | #LEIvSHA pic.twitter.com/XNnF6pEMAj

— BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) October 8, 2022

Despite both sides missing enough international talent to win a World Cup, the game was played a very high standard throughout.

Equal for much of the contest, Leinster would go on to flex their muscles pulling away to a solid lead.

As Leinster pulled away the Sharks frustrations grew with a number of late, high and dangerous shots coming in.

In this instance Sexton made sure to let referee Craig Evans know his feelings, Evans for his part kept his cool and managed the game well all thinks considered.

At 37-years-old Sexton has defied age and appears to playing the best rugby of career, although his complaining to the referees has caught the ire of many fans.

Johnny Sexton is BACK! 💪 #BKTURC #URC | #LEIvSHA pic.twitter.com/eWzNQarURq

— BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) October 8, 2022

Jonathan Sexton must be the most annoying player in World Rugby #LEIvSHA

— LineBreakSARugbyNews (@LineBreak_) October 8, 2022

How many players would get away with the backchat that Sexton gets away with. Siya gets half the leewatly but there is an written rule to put up with Sextons whinging

— Brenden Nel (@BrendenNel) October 8, 2022

Jonny Sexton owning the ref

— Mark Keohane (@mark_keohane) October 8, 2022

I’m a Leinster fan.

But one of these days, a Referee has to be strong enough to card Sexton for his constant verbals.

Really tiresome and counter-productive.

And just wrong too – don’t want that shite in Rugby.#LEIvSHA

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— Stephen Wall (@StephenWall1985) October 8, 2022

Ryan Baird left in a heap after an aerial collision. Flipped mid-air and landed on his head

“How is their not foul play?” asks an irate Johnny Sexton

“That’s enough,”replies the ref

Here’s hoping that’s not too serious for Baird

— Pat McCarry (@patmccarry) October 8, 2022