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Jonathan Sexton. RUSSELL CHEYNE/AI/Reuters/Panoramic
After investigation, the EPCR lodged a complaint for misconduct towards the Leinster legend during the Champions Cup final against Stade Rochelais. He will appear before the Disciplinary Committee on July 13.
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 EPCRthe body based in… Dublin, which organizes the competition won by the Maritimes, and against the same opponent, for the second consecutive season.
“After a thorough investigation and scrutiny of Johnny Sexton’s behavior towards the match officials after the end of the game, the EPCR Disciplinary Officer forwarded complaints of misconduct so that an independent disciplinary panel could determine whether or not acts of misconduct were committed by Mr. Sexton (by his conduct) and by Leinster (which would not have exercised reasonable control over Mr. Sexton)“, formalized the EPCR.
End of career in the event of a heavy sanction
This Independent Disciplinary Panel, made up of Christopher Quinlan (England, Chairman), Adam Celden (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 penalty could be salty, up to 24 weeks 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, that would spell the end of the 37-year-old’s career.