Johnny Sexton suffered whiplash, not concussion, against France, says Joe Schmidt

Johnny Sexton suffered a "whiplash injury" to his neck and shoulder in Ireland's 10-9 RBS 6 Nations defeat to France, according to head coach Joe Schmidt.

Fly-half Sexton appeared dazed on leaving the Stade de France field after several questionable hits on Saturday, but now Ireland boss Schmidt has moved to downplay any concussion fears.