Ireland’s Sexton out of France Six Nations match after head knock
Sexton's long-standing half-back partner Conor Murray will also be absent.
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton will not compete against France. Picture: Getty Images
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been left out of Sunday’s must-win game against Six Nations favourites France in Dublin after suffering a blow to the head against Wales last week.
Fly-half Sexton failed to pass the return-to-play protocols after the incident in the 21-16 defeat in Cardiff.
The skipper’s long-standing half-back partner Conor Murray will also be absent.
Ulster’s Billy Burns will deputise in the number 10 jersey, while Jamison Gibson-Park has replaced Murray at scrum-half.
France will be bidding to win in Dublin in the Six Nations for the first time in a decade, having thumped Italy 50-10 in their opening match.
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