Jonathan Sexton all set for delayed Italy clash after injury setback

The Ireland captain is aware of the need to give the country a lift at a difficult time but also keen that Andy Farrell's men don't carry it as a burden this Saturday

Jonathan Sexton of Leinster leaves the field with an injury during the Guinness PRO14 match between Leinster and Dragons. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Jonathan Sexton has declared himself to be fully fit and available for Ireland's delayed Six Nations meeting with Italy in Dublin this Saturday.

The Leinster out-half suffered what his club described as a minor hamstring injury against Dragons in a PRO14 game at the start of the month and was taken off as a precaution. He also missed the following game, against Benetton in Italy.