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Cliven Loubser of Namibia removes their mouthguard (Getty)
- World Rugby will start using “smart” mouthguards to help protect players from head injuries.
- These will alert independent pitchside doctors about potential concussions.
- The data supplied would then be used by the doctors when performing the head injury assessments that determine whether or not a player who has suffered a suspected concussion can return to the field of play.
Rugby authorities will start using “smart” mouthguards to help protect players from head injuries, the sport’s global governing body said on Monday.
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