Captain Johnny Sexton fit and raring to go ahead of Six Nations opener in Wales

Veteran fly-half Johnny Sexton gave head coach Andy Farrell a huge boost ahead of the Principality Stadium clash.

Johnny Sexton is looking to put a disappointing 2020 Six Nations campaign behind him as Ireland look ahead to the 2021 edition of the competition. Picture: David Davies

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has declared himself fit to play in Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.

Sexton, 35, had been a selection doubt since being substituted as a precaution following a hamstring twinge in Leinster’s PRO14 derby victory over Munster at Thomond Park on January 23.