Sport
New Zealand braces for difficult and often ignored discussion on rugby concussion – The Guardian
In a country where the game forms such an intrinsic part of the social fabric, there could be far-reaching consequences at any number of levels
It is the elephant in the room, the subject most professional players think about at some point in their careers but few discuss. What if a head knock leaves me with permanent damage?
Having had the good fortune to operate within both the All Blacks and Wallaby dressing rooms while working as part of their respective team managements, I have experienced first-hand player reactions to concussion.
Some try to laugh it off. I can remember one Wallaby, having been knocked out during a game in South…
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