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Rugby World Cup '23: The Amazing Tech Used To Look After Players
Having just returned from a week at the Rugby World Cup, Prof. Ross Tucker explains the amazing tech used to spot concussions during RWC matches. Plus the team discuss how the tackle rule is not a perfect science and if 'bomb squad' tactics further threaten player safety. PLUS latest doping news and a Vuelta a Espana update.
SHOW NOTES:
Simona Halep’s 4 year ban announced by ITIA:
Paul Pogba’s testosterone failure
Article on the concussion experienced by the AFL player discussion on the show
The piece that describes the “duty of care” arguments and whether such injuries should be thought of…
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