Sexton following return-to-play protocols after Leinster confirm failed HIA against Exeter

Leinster have confirmed that Jonathan Sexton failed his head injury assessment (HIA) during last Saturday’s Champions Cup victory over Exeter Chiefs in Dublin and is now following the required return-to-play protocols

Leinster have confirmed that Jonathan Sexton failed his head injury assessment (HIA) during last Saturday’s Champions Cup victory over Exeter Chiefs in Dublin and is now following the required return-to-play protocols, writes Brendan O’Brien.

Head coach Leo Cullen confirmed the failed test after that defeat of the Aviva Premiership champions and current leaders but was then contradicted by Ireland coach Joe Schmidt during RTE’s annual sports awards at the weekend.