Retiring Johnny Sexon ranks his top three all-time fly-halves

The fly-half won his 100th cap against Japan in November and is currently captaining his country in the 2022 Guinness Six Nations.

The 36-year-old, who was World Player of the Year in 2018, is determined to go out on a high at his fourth Rugby World Cup in France next year and feels he can still deliver.

Taking part in a Q&A, Sexon has ranked his three favourite fly-halves of all-time.

One of the finest number tens in world rugby for a time, Contepomi returned to Argentina to begin his career as a doctor after retiring in 2013. He was part of the famous Argentinian side that made it to the semi-finals of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, winning 79 caps for his country scoring 631 points.

DID YOU KNOW? Contepomi was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in November 2017

Wilkinson  garnered 1,246 during his 97 caps for England and the Lions. His finest hour, of course, came in 2003, when he slotted the drop goal that won the World Cup. The fact he landed it with his weaker right foot speaks volumes for his hours and hours of diligent practice.

A converted full-back, the elegant Larkham proved a worthy successor to Michael Lynagh as the Wallaby outside-half. Pulled the strings to great effect during Australia’s 1999 World Cup winning campaign.