When you break down the stars that aligned for Ireland's fourth Grand Slam success, it could easily be passed off as the end of a journey.
St Patrick's Day weekend. In Dublin. Against England. Johnny Sexton's final Six Nations appearance.
It played out like a Hollywood ending, but Ireland insist this is only just the beginning.
"They're a great group, great management team and great bunch of players," said Sexton, who broke Ronan O'Gara's scoring record, went off injured and lifted the Six Nations trophy on an eventful day for the 37-year-old in Dublin.
St Patrick's Day weekend. In Dublin. Against England. Johnny Sexton's final Six Nations appearance.
It played out like a Hollywood ending, but Ireland insist this is only just the beginning.
"They're a great group, great management team and great bunch of players," said Sexton, who broke Ronan O'Gara's scoring record, went off injured and lifted the Six Nations trophy on an eventful day for the 37-year-old in Dublin.