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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]