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Monday, March 04, 2013

Sexton in Ireland squad for France, O'Gara left out

(Reuters) - Flyhalf Jonathan Sexton has been included in Ireland's 32-man training squad for Saturday's Six Nations game against France but there was no place for Ronan O'Gara.

Flyhalf O'Gara, Ireland's most capped player and scorer of a record 1,083 points for his country, has struggled for form and was relegated to third-choice number 10 for last month's match against Scotland which Ireland lost 12-8.

Ireland's Jonathan Sexton warms up during the Captain's Run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin February 24, 2012. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

Sexton, who tore a hamstring during the 12-6 defeat by England on February 10, Paddy Jackson, who made his debut against Scotland, and uncapped Ian Madigan were the three flyhalves named in the squad by the Irish RFU on Sunday.

Locks Mike McCarthy and Donnacha Ryan and wing Craig Gilroy were named in the squad despite nursing injuries.

Ireland are fourth in the Six Nations table with one win from three matches.

(Writing By Alison Wildey in London; Editing by Ed Osmond)

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