Losing Johnny Sexton can't be end of world for Ireland - we have able replacements in leadership and ability
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Ireland skipper Jonathan Sexton will miss the Six Nations clash with France following an injury picked up during the week. Photo: Sportsfile
Rúaidhrí O'Connor
Such is Johnny Sexton’s position in Ireland’s set-up, that when the news of his injury dropped yesterday morning, the markets moved. Within minutes, France replaced Ireland as Guinness Six Nations favourites, a three-point spread became five.
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