Sexton's hamstring a big worry
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Ireland's hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam could rest on the extent of star flyhalf Jonathan Sexton's hamstring injury, which will be assessed imminently, said coach Joe Schmidt.
The 29-year-old Racing-Metro playmaker - who only returned to action again a fortnight ago after months out because of concussion - had to go off after his conversion gave Ireland a 19-3 lead in the second-half of their game against England on Sunday.
The Irish ran out 19-9 winners to equal the national side's record of 10 successive victories and keep alive hopes of only a third ever Grand Slam, and of becom…
The 29-year-old Racing-Metro playmaker - who only returned to action again a fortnight ago after months out because of concussion - had to go off after his conversion gave Ireland a 19-3 lead in the second-half of their game against England on Sunday.
The Irish ran out 19-9 winners to equal the national side's record of 10 successive victories and keep alive hopes of only a third ever Grand Slam, and of becom…
