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Thu 05 May 2007Sexton may struggle to hold on to fullback roleIreland A coach Michael Bradley will select a team tomorrow for next Tuesday's penultimate match in the Churchill Cup against the New Zealand Maoris (Live Sky Sports 1 at 8pm), writes Gavin Cummiskey.The only injury concern is St Mary's outhalf Jonathan Sexton who, playing at fullback, was withdrawn in the second half of last Saturday's 39-20 win over Canada with a damaged knee. Sexton is expected to recover but may struggle to hold the fullback slot as the addition of the Leicester Tigers Johnny Murphy, not to mention the try-scoring contribution by replacement John Hearty, gives Bradley further options in this place.