Johnny Sexton’s World Cup is in doubt having being summoned to a disciplinary hearing.
The Ireland captain is facing complaints of misconduct arising from his behaviour at last month’s Heineken Champions Cup final. The appearance before an independent disciplinary committee is set for July 13th.
The statement issued by European Professional Club Rugby EPCR reads:
"Misconduct complaints against the Leinster Rugby player, Johnny Sexton, and against Leinster Rugby, arising from the Heineken Champions Cup final on Saturday 20 May 2023, have been lodged by EPCR.
After thorough fact finding and careful review of Johnny Sexton’s behaviour towards match officials after the match. In accordance with EPCR regulations. The EPCR Disciplinary Officer has submitted misconduct complaints so that an independent disciplinary panel can determine whether any misconduct has been committed by Mr Sexton (through his behaviour) and Leinster (through failing to exercise reasonable control over Mr Sexton).
The complaints were referred to the Chairman of the Independent Disciplinary Panel. Who has appointed Christopher Quinlan KC (England, Chair), Adam Casselden SC (Australia) and Marcello D’Orey (Portugal) as the independent Disciplinary Committee to hear the case and consider whether misconduct took place.
The hearing will take place by video conference, on 13 July.
EPCR will be making no further comment".
