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Last Updated: 19/01/23 9:18am
Johnny Sexton is in Ireland’s Six Nations squad despite a recent cheekbone injury
Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong have been included in Andy Farrell’s 37-player Ireland squad for the Six Nations, with Robbie Henshaw and Joey Carbery missing out.
Ireland skipper Sexton underwent surgery after suffering a cheekbone injury playing for Leinster against Connacht on New Year’s Day, making him a doubt for the start of Ireland’s Six Nations campaign.
However, Sexton will have Ross Byrne challenging him for his spot after his match-winning cameo in Ireland’s victory over Australia in the Autumn Nations Series, with Jack Crowley also included as an option in the out-halves.
Furlong has been suffering with an ankle injury since December but has been deemed fit enough to return to action for Ireland, while Henshaw has suffered the opposite fate.
vs Wales – Saturday February 4 (Cardiff)vs France – Saturday 11 February (Stade de France) vs Italy – Saturday February 25 (Stadio Olimpico) vs Scotland – Sunday 12 March (Murrayfield) vs England – Saturday March 18 (Dublin)
Ireland, the world-ranked No 1 team, visit Wales for their Six Nations opener on February 4, before welcoming France to Dublin in a potential title-defining match in Round 2 on February 11.
They then head to Italy (25 February) and Scotland (12 March), before ending their campaign with a home clash against England (18 March).
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