Ireland coach says Gavin Coombes will be called up to squad after ‘groin-grab’ controversy

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Furlong was subsequently cleared by a URC disciplinary commission, with Munster Interim CEO Avan Lee releasing a statement backing Coombes and criticising some of the commentary from "people with influence."

One of the figures who spoke in support of Furlong, before the hearing, was Ireland assistant coach Johnny Sexton.

He said: “I don’t think that’s something he [Furlong] would have done."

In an attempt to clear the air, Ireland forwards coach and Munster legend, Paul O'Connell, explained Sexton's choice of words.

However, in his comments, he also revealed that Coombes, who has been capped three times by Ireland, would be called up again in the future.

O'Connell said: “I don’t think Johnny would have meant anything bad by that.

“I know Gav very well. Gav has been in with us loads of times and will be in with us again in the future, and he’s a fantastic player as well. I suppose he felt something happened.

“Tadhg felt whatever happened, happened by accident, and it was just unfortunate. Coaches do have to, you know, speak up for their players and protect their players. Leinster have to do that. Munster have to do it. So it’s just important everyone moves on now.”