Murray And Sexton Cleared To Face England In Six Nations Finale

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Joe Schmidt has received a much-needed boost with the news that Jonathan Sexton and Conor Murray are both available for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with England.

The Irish management team say Murray is responded well to treatment following his shoulder injury in the loss to Wales.

Sexton meanwhile has cleared the head injury assessment protocols.

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However Tommy Bowe will see a specialist regarding a potential leg fracture and has been replaced in the squad by Fergus McFadden.

Ireland face England at the Aviva on Saturday with the visitors aiming for both a Grand Slam and a new world record for consecutive test victories.