Ben Youngs on Rugby Safety: Past, Present, and Future
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Ben Youngs, a retired England rugby star, explores the safety of his beloved sport in a new BBC documentary. He delves into concussion risks and long-term brain injuries, prompted by his teammate Lewis Moodys battle with motor neuron disease. Youngs reflects on his career, admitting he might have played through symptoms, and discusses the lack of head injury assessments in the past. Former teammates have mixed views on the risks, with Steve Thompson, who has early onset dementia, stating he wouldnt let his kids play. Rugby leaders highlight changes since then, including full head injury protocols and free brain scans for retired elite players. Youngs emphasizes the sports progress but suggests more steps are needed to ensure safety as players get bigger and faster.
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