VETERAN fly-half Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the third successive Six Nations after overcoming ankle and knee issues suffered in November.
Sexton appeared off the bench in Leinster’s 89-7 Champions Cup demolition of Montpellier last Sunday and continued his fine form in yesterday’s win over Bath.
Munster fly-half Joey Carbery is named despite recently being sidelined by a fractured elbow, but James Lowe is missing due to a muscle injury.
Ulster lock Kieran Treadwell, who won three caps in 2017, has been recalled by Ireland coach Andy Farrell who has named uncapped backs Micha...