Ireland captain Sexton out of France Six Nations clash

Ireland's talismanic captain Johnny Sexton is out of this weekend's Six Nations clash with France in Paris due to a hamstring injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Thursday.

The 36-year-old declared himself fit earlier in the week despite taking some heavy hits in the opening 29-7 victory over defending champions Wales last Saturday.

Joey Carbery, who has only himself returned to action recently, steps in for Sexton at flyhalf.

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