Any potential ban could hamper the Irish outhalf’s World Cup preparations
On Thursday, European Professional Club Rugby issued a statement confirming misconduct complaints had now been submitted following “thorough fact finding and careful review” of Sexton’s actions and also Leinster for not exercising reasonable control over their player.
A statement from the EPCR read: “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. “The complaints were referred to the chairman of the independent disciplinary panel, who has appointed Christopher Quinlan KC , Adam Casselden SC and Marcello D’Orey as the independent disciplinary committee to hear the case and consider whether misconduct took place.
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