Rugby concussion: Justin Wring 'terrified' after dementia diagnosis

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Rugby concussion: Justin Wring 'terrified' after dementia diagnosis

Justin Wring helped Stade Francais to a last-minute victory in 2000. He can still remember the moment, but he has since suffered from dementia. His life has been an ordeal since 2008. He has seizures, depression and anxiety and rarely leaves his house. Lawyers representing 185 former rugby players are suing the sport's governing bodies. They are concerned about brain damage suffered by their clients. Steve Thompson cannot remember any of his England's games from 2003 World Cup. Alix Popham cannot recall any from the same tournament. The lawyers are also concerned. It is a matter of concern for them.


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