Johnny Sexton has been passed fit to play for Ireland in Saturday's rugby union Six Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff.

The fly-half has recovered from hamstring trouble as he took a full part in training this morning.

He had picked up the knock against England and had initially been doubtful for this weekend's clash.

Jamie Heaslip, Sean O'Brien and Jared Payne are also cleared to feature at the weekend.

Heaslip suffered three fractured vertebrae against France, while O'Brien had to be substituted in the first half of the following match against England.