Ireland's Jonathan Sexton reacts after missing a penalty kick in their International rugby union match against New Zealand at Aviva stadium in Dublin November 24, 2013. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Jonathan Sexton has recovered from injury to take his place in an unchanged Irish backline for Saturday's visit of Italy and flanker Iain Henderson will start his first Six Nations game.
Flyhalf Sexton returned to Racing Metro with his thumb in a splint last week following Ireland's bruising 13-10 loss to England and the Parisian club said he would out of action for 10 days to six weeks.
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