URC: Leinster's McBryde expects players to ‘step up’ in Sexton’s absence

Johnny Sexton is a doubt for the Six Nations next month. He suffered a facial injury in Leinster's 41-12 win over Connacht on Sunday.

Johnny Sexton had a cheekbone procedure. He will be out for some time. Leinster coach McBryde expects players to step up in his absence. He believes it will put more pressure on the players. The players need to be ruthless and move on. It will also be a shared workload. Sexton is a leader and a winner. His absence will increase the responsibility of other players in the team. They need not dwell on it.

Leinster faces Ospreys this weekend. McBryde believes OSpreys have found their stride recently. OSPreys won away at Montpellier in the Champions Cup. Leinsters have shown some good results recently and will be a big test for them.