Henshaw fitness boost for Leinster and Ireland but Sexton a doubt for Toulouse tie

Robbie Henshaw has offered Leo Cullen and Joe Schmidt a welcome slice of New Year cheer with the news that the Leinster centre is due to return to training this week.

But there was a less positive update from Leinster on Jonathan Sexton who is carrying a calf injury and rated 50-50 to make their crucial Heineken Champions Cup clash with Toulouse this weekend.