Forward March: World Rugby accepts Wales' explanation of George North incident
Wales' explanation of the handling of George North's concussion has been
accepted by World Rugby, which is to explore new protocols.
World Rugby has accepted Wales' explanation of the events
surrounding George North's concussion on Friday and vowed to explore the
feasibility of improved protocols.
North was checked over off the field after being caught in the face by the boot of Dave Attwood in the first half of Wales' Six Nations opener against England and then seemed to be out cold when he hit the turf following an attempt to tackle Mike Brown later in the game.
The 22-year-old played on despite appearing to be dazed and Wales coach Warren Gatland insisted the Northampton Saints man would not have been allowed to continue if medical staff were not 100 per cent sure he was okay.
Wales were subsequently criticised for allowing North to play on, but the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) stated on Saturday that the player passed the necessary tests and would undergo a graduated return-to-play protocol.
World Rugby had requested a full report on how the injury was assessed and, while stressing North should have been withdrawn, are satisfied the incident was unsighted to the team's medical staff.
"Following a full post-incident review, World Rugby believes that Wales player George North should not have remained on the field of play following a head impact in the 61st minute of the Wales versus England RBS Six Nations match at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night," read a statement.
"The World Rugby head injury protocol clearly states that a player should be immediately and permanently removed from the field of play where there are any visible symptoms or suspicion of a potential concussion.
"However, following thorough discussions and input from the independent expert Concussion Advisory Group, World Rugby accepts the WRU's explanation that neither the team medical staff nor the independent doctor had sight of the incident and understands that the medics acted within the framework of information they had at the time and would have taken a different course of action had they had direct pitch-side visibility or access to the same broadcast footage seen by those watching on television.
"The impact was the second sustained by the player in the match, following a first-half temporary removal for a head injury assessment.
"Having reviewed the incident report, World Rugby can confirm that the WRU followed correct protocols when assessing North following this first incident.
"The WRU has outlined that the player continues to undergo close medical supervision and is undertaking supervised graduated return to play protocols."
Wales national medical manager Prav Mathema confirmed on Monday that his team would have the benefit of video replays for the remainder of the tournament, and World Rugby is to "investigate the practicality" of expanding television match official technology to identify head injuries as they happen.
In addition, all elite competitions are being urged to provide pitchside video for medical staff.
Source: pulse.ng, re-posted by Abdulgafar Esho (www.econsforumnew.blogspot.com)North was checked over off the field after being caught in the face by the boot of Dave Attwood in the first half of Wales' Six Nations opener against England and then seemed to be out cold when he hit the turf following an attempt to tackle Mike Brown later in the game.
The 22-year-old played on despite appearing to be dazed and Wales coach Warren Gatland insisted the Northampton Saints man would not have been allowed to continue if medical staff were not 100 per cent sure he was okay.
Wales were subsequently criticised for allowing North to play on, but the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) stated on Saturday that the player passed the necessary tests and would undergo a graduated return-to-play protocol.
World Rugby had requested a full report on how the injury was assessed and, while stressing North should have been withdrawn, are satisfied the incident was unsighted to the team's medical staff.
"Following a full post-incident review, World Rugby believes that Wales player George North should not have remained on the field of play following a head impact in the 61st minute of the Wales versus England RBS Six Nations match at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night," read a statement.
"The World Rugby head injury protocol clearly states that a player should be immediately and permanently removed from the field of play where there are any visible symptoms or suspicion of a potential concussion.
"However, following thorough discussions and input from the independent expert Concussion Advisory Group, World Rugby accepts the WRU's explanation that neither the team medical staff nor the independent doctor had sight of the incident and understands that the medics acted within the framework of information they had at the time and would have taken a different course of action had they had direct pitch-side visibility or access to the same broadcast footage seen by those watching on television.
"The impact was the second sustained by the player in the match, following a first-half temporary removal for a head injury assessment.
"Having reviewed the incident report, World Rugby can confirm that the WRU followed correct protocols when assessing North following this first incident.
"The WRU has outlined that the player continues to undergo close medical supervision and is undertaking supervised graduated return to play protocols."
Wales national medical manager Prav Mathema confirmed on Monday that his team would have the benefit of video replays for the remainder of the tournament, and World Rugby is to "investigate the practicality" of expanding television match official technology to identify head injuries as they happen.
In addition, all elite competitions are being urged to provide pitchside video for medical staff.
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