Farrell positive regarding Sexton injury

Farrell positive regarding Sexton injury

Ireland boss Andy Farrell is upbeat about the rest of Johnny Sexton’s tour despite the fly-half leaving the field rather gingerly in the first Test against the All Blacks at Eden Park. 

 

The Irish started strongly but fell off the pace as the All blacks gained momentum, eventually running away with the game. 

 

Sexton took a knock to the head in the latter part of the first stanza and was subsequently removed from the field of play amid Irish supporters’ fears that the 36 year-old's tour might be over. Farrell, however, appears positive over the issue.  


 

"Johnny's good, he's in fine spirits. He passed his HIA two. He's in good form in there," Farrell said. "HIA three will hopefully be passed in a few days and if that happens, then it's concussion not confirmed." 


 

Commenting on the game, Farrell had the following to say: 

 

"I thought we created quite a bit actually, but ultimately... you've got to score points against the All Blacks, there's no doubt about that. 

 

"Some of those tries that they scored, they didn't have to work too hard for them and on the back of that there's been some decent rugby that's been played for us. 

 

"But if you switch off for a second you pay for it, and the scoreline was obviously too big at halftime, wasn't it?" 

 

"You don't get many opportunities to break a record," he said. "It's an outstanding record and you can see why they hold that here. 

 

"We're gutted to lose but having said that, the players know what they did well and they know how the game flowed and the things that we need to fix to stay in the series for next week. 

 

"It isn't a dejected changing room, it is one that will dust itself off, learn the lessons and attack next week." 

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