Connacht’s Jack Carty has joined the Ireland squad for the final week of the Autumn Nations Series. Gavin Coombes returns to the squad having missed last week through illness.’
The importance of Sexton to Ireland’s 2022 Six Nations chances, and Joey Carbery’s role in the squad, was discussed on the latest House of Rugby URC [LISTEN from 17:15 below] by Leinster and Argentina legend Felipe Contepomi.
Leinster will miss Johnny Sexton for some big games
While Ireland should be able to cope okay with Sexton’s absence from Sunday’s game against Argentina – Joey Carbery is favourite to start – Leinster will be rueing their captain’s injury.
Harry Byrne is back fit again so he will be contesting with his brother, Ross, for a starting slot, while Ciarán Frawley could slot back into outhalf, from midfield, if needed.
Leinster may have to start planning for their Champions Cup pool games, in December, without Sexton.
The Ireland team to face Argentina, meanwhile, is expected to be named on Friday afternoon.
