In an Instagram post, Sexton thanked those who helped him in his career, including teammates, family and friends
He says the sadness and frustration from Ireland’s World Cup exit will remain for a long time.
Despite the World Cup disappointment, Sexton says his overarching feeling is one of pride at the side’s efforts in France.
'Our main motivation and objective was to inspire the nation. I think we achieved that. We lost, but we won'.

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