The Latest Breaking News from Johnny Sexton

Marseille (AFP) - Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle and the Leinster of Johnny Sexton meet in the European Champions Cup on Saturday, a sizzling sub-plot given the pair's history of intense rivalry, both in their battle for the Ireland fly-half shirt and as leaders of Irish provinces Munster and Leinster.

Marseille (AFP) - La Rochelle's hopes of better combatting Leinster's giant pack in Saturday's European Champions Cup were given a boost when giant Australian lock Will Skelton was named in the starting line-up.

As head coach of La Rochelle, ROG wants to get one over his friend who will be Leinster's driving force in Saturday's Champions Cup final in Marseille

The Mayo man, a key figure in Leo Cullen's side, doesn't want this chance to pass by the in-form Blues against La Rochelle in Marseille in six days time

The rugby legend has said he will hang up his boots next year after the 2023 World Cup in France, but that he won't be returning to rugby in a coaching capacity

Contepomi, the former Puma star, will sign off his European campaign as a coach with Leinster against his old Munster rival Ronan O'Gara in the Marseille decider

The Blues' skipper and out-half was absent from last year's semi-final loss to La Rochelle but will be central to his province's hopes against O'Gara's formidable French opponents in Marseille

Leinster's skipper says his team must take their victory over reigning champs Toulouse with a 'pinch of salt'

Leinster skipper picked up the man of the match award as the Blues cruised into the Heineken Champions Cup final