We won't gamble on Sexton, says Cheika

Leinster will confirm this afternoon whether Jonathan Sexton will start tomorrow's Heineken Cup semi-final against Toulouse.

Fri, 30 Apr, 2010 - 10:20

Leinster will confirm this afternoon whether Jonathan Sexton will start tomorrow's Heineken Cup semi-final against Toulouse.

Sexton fractured his jaw in the 29-28 victory over Clermont three weeks ago and, while he has undergone intensive treatment since, his participation at the Stade Municipal is doubtful.

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