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Sexton keeping on top of emotions as England clash nears

Johnny Sexton admits that he has to work at playing it cool this week as Ireland prepare for what promises to be an incredible Six Nations send-off.

The 37-year-old out-half will play his final championship game on Saturday with a Grand Slam on the line against the old enemy, England.

A packed Aviva Stadium will expect Andy Farrell's side to get the job done against a bedraggled visiting side, who suffered a record loss to France on Saturday in Twickenham.

The occasion of his 113th cap will also be a final chance for Sexton to soak up the plaudits of an adoring Irish rugby public in a competitive home match.

Asked if it will be hard to keep his emotions in check, Sexton told RTÉ Sport: "Of course, but once I start getting dragged into that, you start getting away from how you're going to make that happen which is process, performance, and making sure you're nailed on.

"I'm trying to get away from it as much as I can. I knew the questions were going to come.

"I have got a bit more emotional as I have gone on so it will definitely be trying to hold that back but use it as well because it will hopefully be a special day.

"It's special, of course, but it's more about the team this week and getting the best performance that we can put there.

"I'd never be able to live with myself if you don't turn up and play well so that's the focus.

"You take the emotion out of it, it's going to be emotional anyway.

"You're playing England at home with something on the line, so it's always what you've wanted to do and where you wanted to be. It's not the last game with this team, well I certainly hope not.

"We've got a lot more of the journey left so I'm not really thinking like that. I'm just thinking about trying to get out there and put in the best

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