■By PETER JACKSON

Risk: Prof Fairclough

AN eminent surgeon has sent World Rugby a grim warning over the brain-bashing controversy: “Act now - or run an increasing risk of someone dying.’’
Professor John Fairclough, whose experience of sports injuries at international and club level spans 40 years, told The Rugby Paper: “Unless something is done and done soon, somebody in the professional game will die. I’m surprised it hasn’t happened considering the sheer velocity behind some blows to the head.
“You cannot take a highimpact hea...