‘I don’t think many people would have stayed on’

Sexton believes Ryan was particularly unlucky with blow he shipped against England

Ireland's James Ryan on the ground after a hit by Charlie Ewels of England which resulted in him being sent off. Ryan had to leave the game with a concussion. Picture: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Johnny Sexton believes James Ryan was particularly unlucky with the blow he shipped last Saturday.

The Ireland lock was taken off just over a minute into the Six Nations game against England due to a late and high tackle from Charlie Ewels that resulted in a clash of heads.