Johnny Sexton ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations opener
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Ireland outhalf Johnny Sexton is out of the opening Six Nations clash against Scotland this Saturday after "feeling some tightness" in a calf injury while training yesterday.
"Johnny did light running but still feeling some tightness. He will continue to rehab but won't be selected this weekend," confirmed Ireland Rugby on their Twitter page.
Meanwhile, Munster’s Peter O’Mahony has also been declared unfit with a hamstring injury while Andrew Trimble is doubtful with a groin injury.