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16th July 2023
11:05am BST

Announcing the disciplinary, EPCR said: “Misconduct complaints against the Leinster Rugby player, Johnny Sexton, and against Leinster Rugby, arising from the Heineken Champions Cup final on Saturday May 20 2023, have been lodged by EPCR.
We caught up with Ireland lock, and Ulster captain, Iain Henderson at the World Cup jersey launch and he admitted the hearing has Johnny Sexton 'probably been a huge stress' for the veteran outhalf. https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/1679401239283478528 Ireland kick off their World Cup preparations against Italy, then face England, before facing Samoa in France. After that, Andy Farrell is expected to confirm his 33-man squad.'After thorough fact-finding and careful review of Johnny Sexton’s behaviour towards match officials after the match, in accordance with EPCR regulations, the EPCR disciplinary officer has submitted misconduct complaints so that an independent disciplinary panel can determine whether any misconduct has been committed by Mr Sexton (through his behaviour) and Leinster (through failing to exercise reasonable control over Mr Sexton).'
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