By GEORGE LAWRENCE
IRELAND fly-half Johnny Sexton is expected to be fully fit to face Italy next Saturday.
The fly-half was taken off in the first half of Ireland’s win over Scotland and did not return to action after failing an HIA (head injury assessment).
“Johnny is fine, he trained fully on Friday and will be ready to go,” said defence coach Andy Farrell.
“He has had no symptoms at all, no complaints throughout the week.”
Sexton, 33, suffered an ankle injury and a concussion inside the opening 20 minutes in Edinburgh and was replaced by Joey Carbery.
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