'I cheated head-injury assessment to play on in 2017 Lions Test'

Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.

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The integrity of head injury protocols in contact sports like rugby has become a critical issue due to increasing awareness of long-term neurological damage from concussions. These assessments are designed to protect players from further harm, making any admission of circumventing them a significant concern regarding player welfare and the effectiveness of current safety measures.

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