Johnny Sexton absence gives Scotland ‘chink of light’

Shane Horgan believes Scotland have been given ‘a chink of light’ by the news Johnny Sexton will miss tomorrow’s Six Nations opener.

The Ireland fly-half has been ruled out of tomorrow’s match due to a calf injury and former winger Horgan, is convinced Sexton’s absence will have huge impact, both physically and mentally, on the clash at Murrayfield.

“He is going to be a big miss. The way they play changes. He is such a big character and he is so dominant,” said Horgan.