Joe Schmidt expects Johnny Sexton to be fit for Six Nations opener

Sexton suffered a calf problem in Leinster's 24-24 Champions Cup draw at Castres on Friday.

Joe Schmidt expects Johnny  Sexton to be fit for Six Nations opener

Joe Schmidt has every confidence Johnny Sexton will be fit for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations opener in Scotland.

Sexton suffered a calf problem in Leinster's 24-24 Champions Cup draw at Castres on Friday, but Ireland boss Schmidt expects the fly-half to be able to train fully next week.

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