Hours in isolation, to be back among
wants. He dictates play.
“He’s very similar to myself in terms of personality — a real drive and will to win. So it was really good to spend time with him (with the Lions), and Owen (Farrell) as well.”
Sexton has already grabbed his fair of the headlines in this tournament following his spectacular matchwinning drop goal against France in Paris on the opening weekend.
“I didn’t see many of them (on the Lions tour),” smiled Biggar.
“I think you’ll see maybe one or two of those in your whole career. I texted him afterwards and said it was some kick to be fair.
“You could only applaud it because they were running out of ideas a little bit and he took it on himself to step up. It was a huge moment for them.
“He replied and did say he appreciated it, and said he hoped I’d be back fit for Dublin.
“He is big player for them and they will look to him in big moments on Saturday.”
So what of the challenge that awaits Wales in Ireland’s capital?
“They are a fantastic side, extremely well coached with a lot of experience in their side in key positions,” adds Biggar.
“But we have a very good record in Dublin under Gats. We won the World Cup warm-up out there, got a draw there last time and won a couple of years before that. We also won against Ireland at home last year.
“We know it’s almost like a cup final for us.
“If we lose it’s going to be very difficult to finish on top in the tournament — but if we win, we’ve got two home games to come against Italy and France and have set ourselves up incredibly well. That’s the biggest carrot for us.
“We need to make sure we enjoy the occasion as well. I have been involved in a lot of big games where you go out and you just don’t want to make a mistake.
“You’re uptight and tense and one of the good things about this group is that we’ve got a lot of boys in the squad who won’t feel like that. They’ll look at it as just another game. And that’s how we need to approach it.
“We’ve also got to pay smart rugby. When you play Ireland they are looking for a high error rate from the opposition. They are looking for field position and territory, so it’s about being smart and not making too many cheap errors.
“It’s down to the team this weekend to try to produce a performance.
“But the only thing that matters is the result.”