Ireland confident Sexton will be fit for battle with Pumas

Jonathan Sexton is expected to be fit to start for Ireland in Saturday’s crucial test against Argentina, despite his training being limited after experiencing tightness of the groin during kicking drills.

The Leinster out-half didn’t even make the bench for last weekend’s game against Fiji, but a scan has revealed no serious damage. His training both yesterday and today has been curtailed and modified but he is planning to return to a full workout tomorrow.

“He will be fine,” explained team manager Michael Kearney. “It was just more prudent to take him out of the 23 than put him on the bench against Fiji. At a push he might have been able. He’ll take it easy for the minute, but we don’t have any major concerns about him.”