World Rugby defends head-injury protocols in wake of Johnny Sexton’s selection

Johnny Sexton, pictured, has been passed fit for Ireland after a blow to the head (Donall Farmer/PA)

World Rugby has warned against “irresponsible” remote head-injury diagnosis in defending its Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols.

Safety campaign group Progressive Rugby has claimed HIA checks are “being exposed” in the wake of Johnny Sexton’s selection for Ireland’s second Test against New Zealand.