Sexton rules himself out of joining backroom staff for Leinster

Jonathan Sexton has ruled himself out of a direct transition into the Leinster coaching staff.

The Ireland captain is to retire after this year’s World Cup, while Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster is leaving for Racing.

Leo Cullen’s two-year Leinster extension was signed with continuity in mind.

But Sexton says he won’t be part of the backroom staff next season.