Jonny Sexton Takes Over As Ireland Fly-half

Jonny Sexton is set to make his first Six Nations start on Saturday, replacing Ronan O'Gara in the Ireland side.

The Leinster fly-half impressed during the autumn internationals - earning the man-of-the-match accolade against Fiji before being instrumental in his team's victory over world champions South Africa.

And although injury ruled him out of contention for the number ten jersey at the start of the tournament, he has now been selected by coach Declan Kidney for the Twickenham encounter.

Sexton's inclusion represents one of four changes to the Ireland team following their loss to France two weeks ago.

Ulster's Rory Best comes in for the suspended Jerry Flannery, while Donncha O'Callaghan's return to fitness sees him line up alongside Munster colleague Paul O'Connell in the second row.

Rob Kearney's injury, meanwhile, allows Geordan Murphy to return to the international fold at full-back.

England are unchanged from their last outing and are 8/11 favourites with Blue Square (Go to Blue Square »), although Bet365 (Go to Bet365 ») prices both sides at evens.

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Posted on:- 25/02/2010 - 14:20 PM
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