Sexton on mend but Trimble a worry for Ireland

THERE was mixed news from the Irish camp yesterday with Jonathan Sexton expected to be fit but Andrew Trimble is a major concern ahead of Saturday’s game against France in Paris.

The Ulster back was replaced after 56 minutes against Italy in Croke Park last Saturday after straining a hamstring and team manager Paul McNaughton admitted yesterday that the complaint was “a bit of a worry”.

Munster’s Keith Earls would appear to be first in line to replace Trimble, should he be ruled out of the Stade de France fixture, having replaced him three days ago in the tournament opener.