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Irish Mirror
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Michael Scully

Joey Carbery restored to Ireland squad as Johnny Sexton a doubt for Italy test

Johnny Sexton Joey Carbery Test Ireland Ross Byrne LeinsterUCD Farrell Leinster Munster Italy

Joey Carbery has returned to the Ireland squad as cover for Johnny Sexton ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy at the Stadio Olimpico (2.15pm).

Munster out-half Carbery was a shock omission from the group ahead of the campaign, with Ireland head coach opting for Ross Byrne instead and the out-half has impressed off the bench for Sexton in the opening two championship wins over Wales and France.

However, with Sexton continuing his rehab this week after suffering a groin injury early in the second half against France, the Ireland captain could miss Saturday's game.

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