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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.

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Should Johnny Sexton Be Playing Against France After Head Injury?

Ireland rugby captain Johnny Sexton has responded to comments from two French doctors who said he shouldn't play against France this weekend after sustaining a head injury against Wales last Sunday. Speaking in a press conference, Sexton said he was disappointed by "inaccurate" claims that he had sustained 30 concussions throughout his career. Is it appropriate for Sexton to play so soon after a head injury, and how serious a problem are such injuries in rugby? David Kelly, Chief Sports Analysis Writer with the Irish Independent, and former Ireland international Paul Wallace joined us to discuss this. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/10180456/LW-Sexton.mp3"][/audio]