Johnny Sexton’s anger prompts doctor to row back on claims of ‘30 concussions’

Ireland's Johnny Sexton receives medical attention. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Johnny Sexton spoke as a husband and father of three rather than as Ireland captain when he said he would not take any risks with his health by playing against France on Sunday.

The fly-half is currently progressing through the mandatory return-to-play protocols having sustained a blow to the head during last Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener in Wales. He was due to undertake the penultimate test of the six-stage process yesterday afternoon and if that stage was passed, he will today take the final cognitive exercise that will allow him to face France at Aviva Stadium.