He was the second Irishman to be named the World Rugby Player of the Year, won the Six Nations five times and achieved the Grand Slam on three occasions.Sexton, who won 118 caps for Ireland until his retirement after last year's Rugby World Cup, was also a standout for Leinster and helped the club win four European Rugby Champions Cups.When players of his ilk retire, it's rarely a surprise to see them instantly pop up on a punditry panel or go straight into coaching.
"I'm enjoying trying to do something new and try to make myself in that environment and really challenge myself. It's challenging." "It's a massive transition. I've heard the phrase, 'sports people die twice', once when their career finishes and then obviously when it comes to the end. The lack of routine is often one of the biggest shocks mentioned by athletes once they retire, with Agbonlahor noting just as much.But with his new role coupled with some other things he's picked up to help pass the time, Sexton has settled into a nice post-rugby rhythm."That's the thing I was used to. How do I get my gym in? How do I get my few rounds of golf in.