Barnes: Sexton fitness woes could be costly

JONATHAN SEXTON’S ongoing fitness worries could have serious implications for Leinster’s Heineken Cup hopes, according to Sky TV pundit Stuart Barnes.

The injured Irish star has been bracketed with Isa Nacewa in Leinster’s team for the eagerly awaited Magners League sell-out clash with Munster at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night, but there is no guarantee he will either start or finish the game.

And Sexton’s availability for even part of this Irish derby has been described as “vital” by former England and British and Irish Lions out-half Barnes, who believes it’s now also make or break time for Leinster.