JONATHAN SEXTON IS an injury doubt for Ireland’s make-or-break Six Nations clash with France tomorrow.
The Leinster fly-half will still hope to start the game after being handed the number 10 jersey by Declan Kidney this week.
However, Sexton tweaked a thigh muscle in today’s kicking session in Paris.
Complaining of ‘stiffness’, he will now be monitored by Ireland’s medical staff over the coming hours.
The concern over Sexton was serious enough to call Paddy Wallace into the squad as emergency cover.
The Ulster centre — who is experienced at playing fly-half — had been allowed to return to his province and was scheduled to start against the Dragons in Ravenhill.
Nevin Spence stepped in at the last minute as Wallace headed for the airport.
Be sure to check out thescore.ie tomorrow for any update on Sexton’s fitness and live updates from Italy v England.
