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Published 13:02 4 Feb 2018 GMT
Updated 20:34 5 Feb 2018 GMT
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Thomas, when speaking to Le Parisien, was magnanimous in defeat. He felt France should have closed out the game but could only credit Ireland for remaining came, in injury time, and building phases until Sexton was in position to go for goal. He commented:
"We know that he is capable of everything. He is one of the best 10 in the world, if not the best. "Just before [his kick], we saw him on the ground with cramps. So he hid his intentions well."Could Sexton have been playing possum or was he just trying to stretch some life into his tired limbs before he took on the drop goal? We may never know but most Irish fans will care not a jot. They know what Sexton is capable of too but it tasted just as sweet, all the same.
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