Felipe Contepomi says Johnny Sexton 'fit physically and mentally to attack this season'

Veteran Ireland star could make return against Vodacom Bulls in United Rugby Championshp opener this weekend 

Johnny Sexton during the Leinster Rugby squad training session at UCD in Dublin yesterday. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Brendan O’Brien 

The clock is close to midnight on Johnny Sexton’s rugby career but Felipe Contepomi is confident that the 36-year old out-half is ticking along nicely after a rare summer off.