Sexton on track for Cardiff showdown

Ireland say fly-half Johnny Sexton is on course to play against Wales in Saturday's crucial Six Nations clash.


Sexton, 29, limped out of the win over England with a hamstring problem but the Irish management are confident he will be fit for the Cardiff showdown.


"Johnny continues to improve following a mild hamstring strain," said team manager Mick Kearney.


"He will have modified training during the early part of the week and train fully towards the end of the week.

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Kearney added: "We are happy where he is at.

He has hit all his markers so far.


"If he comes…

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