Sexton and Heaslip fit to face Wales

Ireland have received a huge boost ahead of their trip to Wales with Jonathan Sexton passed fit for the match in Cardiff.



Assistant coach Richie Murphy confirmed Ireland's fly-half trained fully on Tuesday, after recovering from hamstring trouble.

Murphy said Ireland now have "a full deck to pick from" with Jamie Heaslip, Sean O'Brien and Jared Payne all cleared to face Wales this weekend.



Heaslip has been on the comeback trail from a fractured vertebrae in his back, while O'Brien and Payne have both proved their fitness after concussion.

"Johnny took full part in training this morn…