Ireland veteran Peter O'Mahony is the perfect replacement for Jonny Sexton as captain, says former Ireland international Denis Leamy.
Keith Earls has announced his retirement from rugby following a 16-year professional career with Munster and Ireland.
The son of Johnny Sexton, Luca, was seen trying to comfort his father after Ireland once again exited the Rugby World Cup at the quarter-final stage.
Teary-eyed Ireland captain Johnny Sexton reflected on a "gutting" end to his glittering career following a heartbreaking World Cup exit at the hands of New Zealand.
New Zealand defended a late surge from Ireland to secure their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a 28-24 victory at Stade de France on Saturday.
Mack Hansen has been included in an unchanged Ireland starting XV for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Paris.