IRFU STATEMENT ON JOHNNY SEXTON REGARDING COMMENTS MADE BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN THE MEDIA

IRFU STATEMENT ON JOHNNY SEXTON
For immediate release: Friday 13 February 2015
Issue on behalf of Irish Rugby Football Union
Player Welfare is the primary concern of the Ireland Medical and Management Team. 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.

In light of some disappointing and inaccurate commentary in the media by individuals with no medical expertise, the IRFU would like to clarify some facts pertaining to the medical management of Ireland international Johnny Sexton.

• Johnny has been symptom free for 2 months

• Johnny was cleared to return to play on Thursday 5th February, 2015 by:
1) Independent neurologists in France and Ireland
2) The FFR concussion review committee
3) The Racing Metro medical team
4) The Ireland Medical team