Sexton will be ‘100%’ ready for Springboks

Concerns as to Jonathan Sexton’s fitness ahead of Ireland’s meeting with South Africa have been eased appreciably, with team manager Mick Kearney stressing that the out-half is "100%" ready for Saturday evening’s encounter.

Sexton suffered what was described as a tight thigh during Racing Metro’s surprise defeat to Oyannax last weekend, with his club coach Laurent Labit confirming the 10 was taken off as a result of the minor injury.

Kearney had a different slant on that.