Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is confident that Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray’s injuries are only minor knocks, Sky Sports report.
The pair suffered the injuries during Saturday’s 37-27 win against Wales, keeping Schmidt’s side on course for the Grand Slam.
Sexton started the match in Dublin with a stiff back and suffered a bruised backside at the Aviva Stadium.
While scrum-half Murray picked up a minor foot problem, with head coach Schmidt hopeful that the pair will be 100% fit for Ireland’s game against Scotland on March 10.
Talking to the media after his side’s victory, Schmidt addressed the pairs injuries.
Johnny just got a bit of dead glute, so he kind of copped a knee in the backside really. Conor just got his foot trapped and twisted awkwardly, but he’s walking without any problems at all. I can imagine it will be a little bit sore. He and Johnny might well miss training on Tuesday but they will have well and truly earned it!
The pair now have a weekend off with no Six Nations fixtures scheduled, and will be hoping to continue their impressive form when they host England’s conquerors Scotland in Dublin.
A win could set up a Grand Slam title being on the line at Twickenham against Eddie Jones’ side.
