Rugby

Italy v Ireland: James Ryan thrilled with promotion to captaincy as Johnny Sexton ruled out

Outhalf will miss game at the the Stadio Olimpico after failing to recover from groin strain

Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations game against Italy in Rome on Saturday with a groin injury. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations game against Italy in Rome on Saturday with a groin injury. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Gerry Thornley
Wed Feb 22 2023 - 16:05

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