After leading Ireland to the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Cup, world rugby's living legend Jonny Sexton looks set to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. Yet the story between the iconic number 10 and rugby may not be fully written.

Sexton is an Irish rugby legend

According to reports from the UK, Sexton is in talks to join the Irish national team staff, this time in a consulting role.

If confirmed, it will be news that will delight supporters of XV du Trèfle. At 39, the former Leinster fly-half has nothing left to prove on the pitch.

RUGBY. Sexton's 'hate' for O'Gara: The secret behind his masterful kicksSexton will have the role of mentoring Ireland fly-halves such as Jack Crowley, Ciaran Frawley and Sam Prendergast. This too, temporarily. He may start before the match against New Zealand. Then continue to 6 countries.

A revenge worth taking

But before they can defend their title, Andy Farrell's men will be looking to exact revenge on the All Blacks. It cost them a historic qualification for the semi-finals of the World Cup after an epic encounter.

With 118 national team caps and a successful career, notably in the province of Leinster and multiple Champions Cup victories, he is one of the most respected players of his generation. But even after hanging up his boots, he made no secret of his desire to continue contributing to his country's success.

A consulting role will allow him to pass on his invaluable knowledge to a new generation of Irish players gaining a foothold in the world of sport without physical limitations at the highest level.