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Ireland captain Sexton fit for Six Nations clash with France

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Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has declared himself fit to face defending champions France in Saturday's Six Nations match in Dublin.Sexton took a blow to the head during their 34-10 win over Wales in Cardiff at the weekend and had to complete a head injury assessment (HIA) before he could resume training.Ireland coach Andy Farrell later said that Sexton's issue had been a "slight dead leg"."Obviously the confusion around the HIA and stuff like that, it's nothing I can control," Sexton said. "I'll be ready to go for 80 (minutes) this week if needed.

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