Jonathan Sexton out of summer tour to South Africa - reports

Sexton will be the second loss to the squad since it was named.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2016 - 10:24

Grainne McGuinness

Jonathan Sexton is reportedly out of Ireland's tour to South Africa next month.

On Sunday, Joe Schmidt’s side travel to take on the Springboks three times between June 11 and 25, with Sexton named as the most senior out-half in the squad.

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