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Rugby chiefs to probe France head injuries

SIX NATIONS bosses have announced a review into “a number of incidents” relating to head injuries in Ireland’s 15-13 win over France in Paris on Saturday.

France half-backs Matthieu Jalibert and Antoine Dupont both suffered knee injuries but were also sent for head checks.

France boss Jacques Brunel insisted this was ordered by the independent doctor at the Stade de France match.

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