\IRFU Defend Decision to Select Sexton
The IRFU have vehemently slammed suggestions that their decision to select Jonathan Sexton in the Irish team to play France this evening could prove a “massive mistake”.
Sexton, who suffered a concussion after clashing heads with his Irish team mate Rob Kearney in Ireland’s November series victory over Australia, has been rested for twelve weeks and, despite this, Former France international Laurent Benezech has criticized Ireland’s decision to pick the Racing Metro fly half.
In an abrupt response to Benezech’s claim, the IRFU highlighted the centrality of player welfare to the Union and furthered by stating Benezech’s claims were a “disappointing and inaccurate commentary”
Indeed, to further highlight the precautions taken by the IRFU regarding Sexton’s well being, the statement claimed that the former Leinster fly half could have played for Ireland last weekend against Italy.
“Player welfare is the primary concern of the Ireland medical and management team,” read the IRFU statement.
“All of the medical experts directly involved in the management of Johnny Sexton are satisfied that he is fit to return to the field of play.”
Source: Irish Examiner