Sexton could miss rest of 6 Nations

Johnny Sexton could miss the rest of the RBS 6 Nations due to a thumb ligament injury.

Sexton could miss rest of 6 Nations
Thu, 27 Feb, 2014 - 16:45

Johnny Sexton could miss the rest of the RBS 6 Nations due to a thumb ligament injury.

The Ireland fly-half’s French club Racing Metro confirmed the 28-year-old will miss between 10 days and six weeks with the thumb problem he suffered in last weekend’s 13-10 Six Nations defeat to England.

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