Johnny Sexton back training as Andy Farrell makes final decisions on Ireland’s Six Nations squad

Leinster attack coach Andrew Goodman feels Ross Byrne has done enough to attract attention from Ireland’s coach this week

Johnny Sexton has returned to training with Leinster following an injury suffered in a head clash with Connacht’s Jarrad Butler and medical procedure two weeks ago. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
Johnny Sexton has returned to training with Leinster following an injury suffered in a head clash with Connacht’s Jarrad Butler and medical procedure two weeks ago. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
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Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times