Andy Farrell sweats on fitness of Johnny Sexton and Peter O'Mahony

Saturday’s PRO14 clash between Munster and Leinster has left Andy Farrell waiting on medical assessments

Leinster’s Johnny Sexton leaves the field after sustaining an injury in Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 clash with Munster at Thomond Park. Leinster boss Leo Cullen said Sexton’s removal from the fray was “precautionary” but he will be assessed by the Ireland medics. Picture: Inpho/James Crombie

Another bruising interprovincial derby has left Andy Farrell sweating on Johnny Sexton and Peter O’Mahony’s fitness as he prepares to name his Ireland squad today for the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations.

Ireland face a trip to Cardiff to play Wales on February 7 but last Saturday’s PRO14 clash between Munster and Leinster has left the head coach waiting on medical assessments for two of his most senior players.