"The best royal" - Princess Anne praised for conversation with Johnny Sexton

Wednesday, 15 March 2023 at 10:29

byTom Sansom

An interaction between Ireland Captain Johnny Sexton and Princess Anne has recently gone viral, as the Royal Family member seemed concerned about Sexton's teammate Garry Ringrose.

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The centre was stretchered off after his head collided with Blair Kinghorn's hip, 72 minutes into the clash at Murrayfield.

Princess Anne presented Sexton with the Century Quiach, which is an ancient Gaelic cup.

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The trophy is awarded to the winners of Ireland and Scotland's rugby matches, with Ireland retaining for the sixth consecutive fixture. Yet as Princess Anne awarded the trophy, she had a concerned expression on her face when asking "Is Garry Alright?"

It is unclear as to what Sexton said in response, yet the 37-year-old seemed to have put the Princess Royal at ease. Princess Anne's expression quickly relaxed, with the Leinster Captain going on to raise the Century Quiach.

Ireland are on track to add to this silverware collection, as they remain on course to win their first Six Nations title and Grand Slam since 2018. Only England stand in their way from also completing the Triple Crown, with Andy Farrell's men ready to build on the hard-fought victory against Scotland.

England’s squad ranked from best to worst:

Freddie Steward - 6.75/10

Vs Scotland - 6/10

Vs Italy - 6/10

Vs Wales - 9/10

vs France - 6/10

Freddie Steward of England during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

Jamie George - 6.5/10

Vs Scotland - 7/10

Vs Italy - 8/10

Vs Wales - 6/10

vs France - 5/10

Ellis Genge - 6.25/10

Vs Scotland - 5/10

Vs Italy - 7/10

Vs Wales - 8/10

vs France - 5/10

Ellis Genge of England on the break during the Six Nations Championship, Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 4th 2023. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

Ollie Chessum - 6.25/10

Vs Scotland - 8/10

Vs Italy - 7/10

Vs Wales - 5/10

vs France- 5/10

Ollie Chessum of England beats the tackle of Matt Fagerson of Scotland during the Six Nations Championship, Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 4th 2023. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

Lewis Ludlam - 6/10

Vs Scotland - 6/10

Vs Italy - 7/10

Vs Wales - 7/10

vs France - 4/10

Jack Willis - 6/10

Vs Italy - 8/10

Vs Wales - 6/10

vs France - 4/10

Try Celebrations for Jack Willis of England as he goes over for a try during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

Alex Mitchell - 6/10

Vs Italy - 7/10

Vs Wales - 5/10

vs France- 6/10

Owen Farrell - 6/10

Vs Scotland - 6/10

Vs Italy - 6/10

Vs Wales - 7/10

vs France - 5/10

A dejected Owen Farrell of England applauds in the direction of the England supporters at full-time following the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.

Max Malins - 6/10

Vs Scotland - 7/10

Vs Italy - 7/10

Vs Wales - 6/10

vs France - 4/10

Courtney Lawes - 6/10

Vs Wales - 6/10

Maro Itoje - 5.75/10

Vs Scotland - 6/10

Vs Italy - 7/10

Vs Wales - 6/10

vs France - 4/10

A frustrated Maro Itoje of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.

Kyle Sinckler - 5.75/10

Vs Scotland - 6/10

Vs Italy - 6/10

Vs Wales - 6/10

vs France - 5/10

Ollie Lawrence - 5.75/10

Vs Scotland - 4/10

Vs Italy - 8/10

Vs Wales - 7/10

vs France - 4/10

Alex Dombrandt - 5.5/10

Vs Scotland - 5/10

Vs Italy - 6/10

Vs Wales - 7/10

vs France 4/10

Alex Dombrandt of England on the break during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

Ben Earl - 5.5/10

Vs Scotland - 5/10

Vs Italy - 6/10

Jack van Poortvliet - 5.5/10

Vs Scotland - 5/10

Vs Italy - 7/10

Vs Wales - 7/10

vs France - 3/10

Jack van Poortvliet of England is interviewed during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 11 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

Ben Curry - 5.5/10

Vs Scotland - 6/10

Vs Wales - 5/10

Henry Arundell - 5.3/10

Vs Italy - 7/10

Vs Wales - 5/10

vs France 4/10

Henry Slade - 5.3/10

Vs Italy - 6/10

Vs Wales - 6/10

vs France - 4/10

Anthony Watson - 5.3/10

Vs Scotland - 5/10

Vs Wales - 7/10

vs France- 4/10

Anthony Watson of England during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium, London on 24 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

Mako Vunipola - 5.25/10

Vs Scotland - 5/10

Vs Italy - 6/10

Vs Wales - 6/10

vs France - 4/10

Dan Cole - 5.25/10

Vs Scotland - 5/10

Vs Italy - 6/10

Vs Wales - 6/10

vs France - 4/10

Ben Youngs - 5/10

Vs Scotland - 5/10

Ollie Hassell-Collins - 5/10

Vs Scotland - 5/10

Vs Italy - 5/10

Joe Marchant - 5/10

Vs Scotland - 5/10

Nick Isiekwe - 5/10

Vs Scotland - 5/10

Marcus Smith - 4.6/10

Vs Scotland - 5/10

Vs Wales - 5/10

vs France - 4/10

Marcus Smith of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.