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Michael Scully

Johnny Sexton responds to French criticism ahead of crunch Six Nations clash in Paris

Johnny Sexton insists he will do his talking on the pitch after the latest side-swipe from France ahead of a meeting of Les Bleus and Ireland.

This time last year, ahead of Ireland's Aviva Stadium clash with France, Sexton hit back at a French doctor - describing comments about his concussion record as "inaccurate" and "highly inappropriate".

Going through return to play protocols after a head injury the previous weekend in Cardiff, the veteran skipper didn't play in the Six Nations game in the end and Ireland lost 15-13 in Dublin.

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