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Rugby Union: ‘Sexton’s parents will be worried’
Eddie Jones pokes the flames ahead of Ireland showdown

by Our Sports Desk

In a week where parents were the hot topic in the Houses of Parliament, England boss Eddie Jones claimed yesterday Johnny Sexton’s parents will be worried about his long-term health.

Jones said Ireland fly-half Sexton’s parents must harbour concerns about his well-being after his latest fitness scare in Ireland’s 10-9 defeat to France, branded a “whiplash injury” by Joe Schmidt.

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