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26th February 2016
02:30pm GMT

"My concern for Sexton's welfare is a serious matter in light of his whiplash injury last time out - not to mention his string of other concussions. "... I don't know Sexton's particular circumstances but if there is any kind of worry around concussion or head injury, my belief is the player should be rested."While it is commendable of Dawson to express worry, this is where Ireland, and Sexton, are getting frustrated. Joe Schmidt insists that Sexton would not be featuring for Ireland were the team's medical staff not completely satisfied that he is fit and ready to play.
Worryingly, from Dawson's point of view, he says he now gets migraines, dizzy spells and his short-term memory is gone to pot.
"During my playing career, I suffered two concussions a year, minimum. At the time I just wanted to get back on the pitch. I didn't give it much thought. I do now."Words for any rugby player, amateur or professional, to take heed of.
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