Sexton Cleared For 2nd Test

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Johnny Sexton is available to play in Saturday's second test against New Zealand.

The out half, who went off injured in the first half in Auckland - has passed a head injury assessment - and has been back training,

The Ireland squad will continue to train in North Harbour Stadium this week before travelling to Dunedin tomorrow ahead of the second Test at the Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Rob Herring and Harry Byrne are expected to take a full part in training this week.

Mack Hansen has completed his period of isolation for Covid-19 and is available to train. 

Connnacht's Finlay Bealham will be available to train later this week once his period of isolation is complete.

As Ireland countdown to the second test, assistant coach Mike Catt was asked where improvements need to be made from the first game: