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Johnny Sexton Is Back In The Irish Squad To Face France

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01:54 23 Feb 2017


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Johnny Sexton appears to have won his battle to be fit to face France in the Six Nations.

He's been named at out-half for the game at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday.

Joe Schmidt has recalled him into the starting line-up despite his recent injury woes and the form of Paddy Jackson, who drops to the replacements bench.

Elsewhere, Jack McGrath is recalled into the starting line-up in place of Cian Healy, and Rob Kearney has also proved his fitness as he's named at full-back.

The team is as follows:


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