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title: "Schmidt confident Sexton and Murray injuries are only minor"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Ireland"
published: "2018-02-25T09:55:17Z"
modified: "2018-02-25T09:55:17Z"
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# Schmidt confident Sexton and Murray injuries are only minor

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is confident that Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray’s injuries are only minor knocks, [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12317/11266406/johnny-sexton-and-conor-murray-injuries-are-minor-says-joe-schmidt) 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.

![Julian Finney/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readrugbyunion.com/readrugbyunion/2018/02/923754772.jpg)

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.