Sexton scan clear, but fly-half must pass 'grappling' test on Thursday

Johnny Sexton will face the “true test” of fitness on his thumb ligament problem in Ireland’s training session on Thursday, according to John Plumtree.

Sexton scan clear, but fly-half must pass 'grappling' test on Thursday

Johnny Sexton will face the “true test” of fitness on his thumb ligament problem in Ireland’s training session on Thursday, according to John Plumtree.

Fly-half Sexton is now expected to be fit for selection for Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Dublin on Saturday.

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