IRFU official says Sexton won’t return until he’s 100% fit

IRFU performance director David Nucifora insists Johnny Sexton will not be rushed back to action until he is 100% fit.

Sexton returns to the Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry this week for an assessment on the hamstring injury that has sidelined him since the defeat to New Zealand in Dublin last month.

Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster said they are hopeful he may feature against Ulster on New Year’s Eve.