I only caught the second half Dez, but agree with you completely. There's a massive of sense of, I dunno…almost relief in Ireland at the emergence of Sexton. His nurturing to international level (along with Tomás O'Leary) has been very well executed – despite excellent seasons for Leinster, and a definite dip in form by O'Gara in the 6N, they still kept him out of the limelight until he was ready. I think the England set-up could learn a lesson in their endless search for a new Johnny.
I really like Kidney's management style. He leaves the coaching to the experts and works on the spirit and heads of the team – always liked him at Munster too.
As for O'Driscoll – well, there's nothing one can say. Though, today, I think belonged to the forwards – as you say, really good fun to see the Boks being bullied and harried in possession – their whinging just makes it all the more enjoyable.
