Johnny Sexton was given his suspension of three games on Sunday evening, meaning he’ll miss the three warm up games before Ireland head for France. The St. Mary’s man will be available for the Rugby World Cup though, which will come as a massive relief to Irish fans.
The report has been released of what exactly the Irish captain said to the match officials, you can read it in full here some of the key points highlighted below from sportsjoe.ie
- Champions Cup referee Jaco Peyper and his assistants, Karl Dickson and Christophe Ridley all spoke of what they believed to be aggressive and hostile.
- Sexton also had a go at Tony Spreadbury, the Head of EPCR Match Officials and called him the next day to apologise
- Sexton admitted he said ‘something to this effect: “It’s a disgrace you guys can’t get the big decisions right”probably accompanied by expletives “most likely the F word”.’