Johnny Sexton sidelined by hamstring injury

Mon, 05 Oct, 2020 - 16:21

Colm O’Connor

Johnny Sexton will miss Leinster's PRO14 game against Benetton on Saturday due to 'a minor hamstring injury'.

Sexton was withdrawn after 23 minutes of the province's season opener against the Dragons on Friday night with the problem.

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