Sexton's drop-goal: Here's how social media responded...

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by Steven Smith

Saturday, 03 February 2018 at 20:02

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Johnny Sexton’s stunning drop goal snatched victory for Ireland over France in Paris. Here's who said what on social media.

RugbyLAD 🏉

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Balls.

7:54 PM · Feb 3, 2018

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Kevin Kilbane

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What a strike from Sexton. Some ending there. #FRAvIRE

6:48 PM · Feb 3, 2018

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SportsJOE

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The Sexton Effect

6:48 PM · Feb 3, 2018

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Buzz.ie

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SEXTON - Now in GIF form, so you can watch it on repeat forever! #FRAvIRE

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7:49 PM · Feb 3, 2018

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Jeremy Guscott

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Wow what an ending

Guinness Men's Six Nations

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WATCH: @JohnnySexton kicks an incredible 45m drop goal to win in extra time! #NatWest6Nations youtube.com/watch?v=Zotdbq…

8:03 PM · Feb 3, 2018

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Andy McGeady

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That is one of the greatest drop goals there has ever been. Christ.

6:45 PM · Feb 3, 2018

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Brian Moore's commentary today was getting people very drunk

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JasonMarlow16-09-2026
Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.