Sexton 'fine' after Ireland victory

Jonathan Sexton said he had suffered no ill-effects despite needing stitches following another bang to his head in Ireland's Six Nations win over France.


Sexton was named man of the match after kicking 15 points in

Ireland's 18-11 victory

as he made his return to rugby after a 12-week concussion lay-off.


"It was just a glancing blow," said Sexton of his clash of heads with burly France centre Mathieu Bastareaud.


"I just needed a couple of stitches but I felt fine after it.

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