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Published 15:05 9 Dec 2014 GMT
Updated 17:27 9 Dec 2014 GMT
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Madigan has mainly played in midfield this season but is not ready to simply step aside and allow Sexton to reclaim the 10 jersey after Gopperth leaves. The 25-year-old says, 'Wherever I'm picked, I'm going to play to the best of my ability and do the best I can for the team.
'Playing centre isn't massively different to playing out-half. The way Matt (O'Connor) would have me playing in the team, I'm more of a play-making 12 rather than someone who is just going to smash it up. I really enjoy that part of it and the fact that I'm doing the goal-kicking is great.
Madigan adds, 'It's about continuing to improve. I haven't concentrated or focused much on Johnny coming back next year because it is a full year away.
'He won't be back playing in Leinster until after the World Cup, which would be well into October. When he does come back I'll be focusing on myself and trying to make myself as good a player as possible. I'll see where that takes me as a player but at least I'll know I stayed true to myself.'Prendergast admits huge disappointment at Munster situation
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