Sexton returns to lead Leinster’s final charge

Leo Cullen vented his anger last week at what he perceived as suggestions in some media outlets that Jonathan Sexton had been ‘dropped’ for the semi-final win over Munster. He need not have bothered as Sexton’s selection for today’s decider was always going to refute such spin.

And so the Ireland and Lions 10 reclaims the out-half berth from Ross Byrne, whom he replaced just after the hour last time out, in one of three changes made to the side that overcame Munster.