Jonny Sexton upsurge giving Leinster cause for cheer

Connacht may have dibs on the feel good factor in Irish rugby this week, but the sight of Jonathan Sexton returning to something like his best form against Ulster last Friday night provided significant cause for cheer for a stuttering Leinster side.

And for Joe Schmidt, too.

The out-half admitted earlier this month that it has been difficult to leave behind a World Cup that promised so much and yet ended with injury for him and an earlier than anticipated exit for the team.