Sexton hopes Irish can mark Healy cap milestone with another title triumph

Johnny Sexton has challenged Ireland to honour Cian Healy's 100th cap by claiming a fourth Six Nations crown in seven years.

British and Irish Lions prop Healy should bring up his Test century in Saturday's mouthwatering showdown against France in Paris.

Ireland can add another Six Nations crown to their 2014, 2015 and 2018 triumphs at the Stade de France - but must pull off an unprecedented bonuspoint win in the French capital to be certain of holding off title rivals England.

Healy can become Ireland's sixth Test centurion this weekend, leaving captain S exton paying tribute to the combative 33-year-old front-rower.

"If Cian gets picked it's an incredible feat; you look at the guys that have 100 caps, you d o n' t g e t t h e r e e a s i l y," s a i d Sexton.

"S o it's another little layer onto our story. If it is his 100th cap we want to honour him in the best way possible, and the way to do that is by winning the game."