Rugby must keep on learning about head injuries | Shane Williams

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NANTERRE, FRANCE - JANUARY 7: Samuel Ezeala of Clermont, suffering from a severe concussion, is evacuated from the pitch during the Top 14 rugby match between Racing 92 and ASM Clermont Auvergne on January 7, 2018 at U Arena in Nanterre near Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

I DID a documentary on concussion and head injuries last year and ever since then I’ve made it my duty to stay at the forefront of those issues and their impact on rugby.
That’s why I was more than happy to throw my support behind the Alzheimer’s Society’s work into researching the early warning signs of dementia.
It’s vital rugby understands the risks of head injuries. I want to help future generations to enjoy our great game in a safe, responsible manner. This is not about scaring parents or anything like that.
My boy Carter plays rugby and will continue to do so. But I lost my g...

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