(Reuters) - Johnny Sexton is in contention to return to the Ireland team in Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy in Rome after being sidelined through injury for the opener in Scotland. Ireland team manager Paul Dean said on Monday that the British and Irish Lions fly-half, who has been suffering from a calf problem, was back running and would be monitored through the week. Centre Robbie Henshaw was adamant that Ireland, who ended world champions New Zealand's long winning streak in the November internationals, could still win the title. "People are talking about bonus points this weekend, we just need to get the win," Henshaw told reporters. "There is confidence we can still win the championship based on what we did in November.

Source: The Star February 06, 2017 16:30 UTC