Two weeks ago I highlighted the clear message from the International Rugby Board about concussions, however what I didn’t know is that this protocol was apparently not used for a French player in the World Championship match.  There were two comments, one that led me to the write up about this situation;

Parra took what appeared to be an accidental blow to the side of his head from the knee of All Blacks’ Captain Richie McCaw in a ruck, and appeared to be visibly concussed, looking shaky on getting up after receiving lengthy on-field medical attention. Continue reading →