Sexton set to make Leinster return against Connacht

LEINSTER’S injured out-half, Jonathan Sexton, may return to full fitness in time for the province’s Magners League trip to Connacht on Saturday week.

The Irish number 10 has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his hand during the November international victory over South Africa at Croke Park just over three weeks ago.

Michael Cheika will be hoping that the Dubliner will see some action, either against Connacht or the following week against Glasgow, before the round five Heineken Cup tie against Brive in mid-January.