The facts date back to May 20. An eternity in rugby. On May 20, the day of the Champions Cup final between Leinster and Stade Rochelais, the star opener stood out for his behavior with the refereeing corps. Slippages made official this Thursday by the EPCR, the body based in… Dublin, which organizes the competition won by the Maritimes, and against the same opponent, for the second consecutive season.
“Following a thorough investigation and scrutiny of Johnny Sexton’s behavior towards match officials following the conclusion of the game, the EPCR Disciplinary Officer has forwarded complaints of misconduct to an independent disciplinary panel. can determine whether or not acts of misconduct were committed by Mr. Sexton (by his behavior) and by Leinster (which would not have exercised reasonable control over Mr. Sexton)”, officialized the EPCR.
This Independent Disciplinary Panel, made up of Christopher Quinlan (England, Chairman), Adam Casselden (Australia) and Marcello D’Orey (Portugal), will determine whether or not there has been misconduct at the end of the disciplinary hearing, scheduled for July 13 by videoconference.
The sanction could be salty, up to 24 weeks of suspension. Depending on the severity of this disciplinary committee, Jonathan Sexton may or may not be deprived of the World Cup in France. If so, it would spell the end of the 37-year-old’s career.
