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Rugby: despite his concussion, Sexton declared fit to face the All Blacks

2022-07-05T06:29:01.835Z


The Irish staff have assured that the captain of the XV of Clover, however out of the ring during the first test, has successfully passed the exams and will be operational on Saturday for the second test against New Zealand.


Another concussion.

Last Saturday, during the first test of the summer tour between New Zealand and Ireland, Johnny Sexton was once again forced to leave his teammates due to concussion protocol, sounded at half an hour from play on a charge from New Zealand third-line Sam Cane.

While the captain's withdrawal seemed inevitable, the next day coach Andy Farrell announced that he hoped to line him up for the revenge next Saturday.

His 36-year-old playing master had yet failed the assessment to return to the field.

But he had, after the match, satisfied the second control (HIA test, Evaluation of Head Injury in French, Ed).

“Johnny is fine.

He is in a good mood.

He passed his HIA 2. He is in good shape.

I hope that the HIA 3 will be successful in the middle of the week.

If so, then the concussion is not confirmed.”

“Johnny is fine, he passed all the exams he had to pass.

From our point of view, he can play”

Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt

Sexton would have successfully passed this third test according to the assistant coach of Ireland, Mike Catt.

“Johnny is fine, he has passed all the exams he was required to take.

From our point of view, Johnny can play,” said the English technician on Tuesday.

Ireland should therefore rely on its strategist on Saturday in Dunedin to try to raise their heads after a heavy initial defeat (42-19).

Unless World Rugby, which advocates an exemplary player safety policy, opposes it?

Source: lefigaro

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