James Crombie / INPHO
James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO
IRELAND HAVE BEEN dealt two huge blows in the first-half of their crucial Pool D clash with France in Cardiff.
Johnny Sexton has limped off with an injury after less than 30 minutes after shipping a big hit from Louis Picamoles.
After receiving some treatment on the field, it became clear that the out-half couldn’t continue and he appeared to wipe away the tears as he made his way to the touchline.
Ian Madigan replaced Sexton and immediately fired over a penalty to put Ireland 9-6 in front.
On the stroke of half-time, things went from bad to worse on the injury front as Paul O’Connell was stretchered off with what appeared to be a hamstring problem, to be replaced by Iain Henderson.
Dan Sheridan / INPHO
Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO
In the 55th minute of an extremely physical game, Peter O’Mahony was also stretchered off after falling awkwardly following a tackle by Pascal Pape. Chris Henry replaced the Munster flanker.
Triple injury blow for Ireland as Sexton, O'Connell and O'Mahony are forced off
IRELAND HAVE BEEN dealt two huge blows in the first-half of their crucial Pool D clash with France in Cardiff.
Johnny Sexton has limped off with an injury after less than 30 minutes after shipping a big hit from Louis Picamoles.
After receiving some treatment on the field, it became clear that the out-half couldn’t continue and he appeared to wipe away the tears as he made his way to the touchline.
Ian Madigan replaced Sexton and immediately fired over a penalty to put Ireland 9-6 in front.
On the stroke of half-time, things went from bad to worse on the injury front as Paul O’Connell was stretchered off with what appeared to be a hamstring problem, to be replaced by Iain Henderson.
In the 55th minute of an extremely physical game, Peter O’Mahony was also stretchered off after falling awkwardly following a tackle by Pascal Pape. Chris Henry replaced the Munster flanker.
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