Schmidt lauds classy Sexton
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Ireland coach Joe Schmidt praised flyhalf Jonathan Sexton for his man of the match performance in the nervy 18-11 victory by the defending Six Nations champions over France at Lansdwone Road on Saturday.
Sexton, who was returning to matchplay for the first time in 12 weeks after being stood down for four concussions last year, kicked 15 points, although there was one heart-stopping moment when he emerged looking groggy after a clash of heads with giant French centre Mathieu Bastareaud.
However, Sexton returned to the fray after having some stitches inserted.
"We knew he was OK," sa…
Sexton, who was returning to matchplay for the first time in 12 weeks after being stood down for four concussions last year, kicked 15 points, although there was one heart-stopping moment when he emerged looking groggy after a clash of heads with giant French centre Mathieu Bastareaud.
However, Sexton returned to the fray after having some stitches inserted.
"We knew he was OK," sa…
