Rugby

Johnny Sexton could be fit to lead Ireland in Six Nations opener

Munster have been linked with signing South African hooker Malcolm Marx after World Cup in France

Johnny Sexton: had surgery on a facial injury sustained in a clash of heads with Connacht’s Jarrad Butler at the RDS on New Year's Day. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
Johnny Sexton: had surgery on a facial injury sustained in a clash of heads with Connacht’s Jarrad Butler at the RDS on New Year's Day. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
John O'Sullivan
Sun Jan 08 2023 - 18:28 • 3 MIN READ

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