World Rugby is changing its protocols to gradually bring back the player who suffered a concussion. From now on he will be allowed to play again from only 7e: Only after the concussion with the approval of an independent doctor. Those who have “A history of concussion or being excluded from the game with obvious concussion symptoms is not allowed to play for at least 12 days«. Extended time to ensure that the respective player is released for at least one game. These new protocols will come into force on July 1.
«Rugby is an advanced sport for managing traumatic brain injuries, but we never sit idly by. This is not just a new protocol, it will be a new way of thinking for coaches and players. Our approach means that it is now very likely that a player diagnosed with a concussion will not play in his team’s next game. acquitted Eanna Falvin, Chief Medical Officer of World Rugby. There are differences in the history of concussion symptoms. This process allows us to further protect elite players by personalizing their recovery.»
Source: Le Figaro
