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Published 21:04 19 Mar 2016 GMT
Updated 21:07 19 Mar 2016 GMT
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"Johnny always gets marked. It's tough on a player, like that. He always gets the big tackles and knocks, after the ball has gone. "No-one... this is rugby; you don't milk it. If you have an injury, you lie down. "I've got massive respect for Johnny. He's a tough player that would never milk a penalty like that. It's not something he would do."Scotland coach Vern Cotter had no major issues with how Sexton reacted but called on Six Nations, and World Rugby, officials to show some consistency in this area. The Kiwi was referring to a similarly dangerous tackle on Greig Laidlaw that went unpunished in their win over Italy. Those comments were mirrored by captain Laidlaw. The Scots, it seems, were happy to let matters lie once the final whistle went. If only that was the case on social media.

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