He referred to as the choice to hit Francis a “clear and flagrant violation” of protocol

He called the decision to hit Francis a

Wales participant Thomas Francis was allowed to play regardless of struggling a head harm within the twentieth minute which was closely criticized by Progressive Rugby, a participant safety foyer; “We take into account that the above incident signifies a transparent and flagrant violation of the protocol of Hamad Worldwide Airport.”

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Wales Thomas Francis was allowed to undergo HIA's assessment and returned to the pitch, playing until the 56th minute in the Six Nations defeat to England.

Wales Thomas Francis was allowed to bear HIA’s evaluation and returned to the pitch, enjoying till the 56th minute within the Six Nations defeat to England.

The dealing with of an incident involving Wales participant Thomas Francis in Saturday’s match with England has been criticized as a “clear and flagrant breach” of head harm evaluation protocol.

Prop Francis sustained a head harm within the twentieth minute of the Six Nations competitors at Twickenham wherein Wales suffered a 23-19 defeat to depart them 9 factors wanting the blazing tempo set by the undefeated leaders France.

In an open letter to World Rugby, Welsh Rugby Union and Six Nations Rugby, Progressive Rugby, a participant safety foyer, stated: “Francis tried to face up and turned again and struggled to get again on his ft.

Wayne Bivak, head coach of the national team, said his defeat against England was a story of two halves

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Wayne Bivak, head coach of the nationwide group, stated his defeat in opposition to England was a narrative of two halves

Wayne Bivak, head coach of the nationwide group, stated his defeat in opposition to England was a narrative of two halves

‘He’s seen holding his head. He’s then seen utilizing the pole for assist. He reveals apparent indicators of ataxia and dizziness. Seen by a physician/paramedic – it’s not clear which is which.’

Francis demonstrated clear signs/indications underneath the World Rugby Chief Harm Evaluation Protocol necessitating speedy and everlasting elimination from play. No HIA was required.

“Whereas, after a delay, Francis was despatched off the sphere, he was, incorrectly, allowed to bear the HIA evaluation and returned to the sphere, enjoying till the 56th minute, at which period he was completely changed by Leon Brown.

“Progressive Rugby is anxious that occasions present that people who’ve sustained traumatic mind harm proceed to be allowed to play which places them in danger.

“We take into account that the above incident demonstrates a transparent and flagrant violation of HIA protocol that has the potential to jeopardize the quick and long run well being of elite athletes.”

The letter added: “As well as, we’re nonetheless awaiting the end result of the investigations into the failure of (English) Jack Noel to be despatched off the sphere in the course of the match in opposition to Italy (February 13) and the habits of the English medical group within the coronation of Italy. In entrance of the England U-20 match (February 11).

“Our essential concern is that the general public has seen that people in rugby union have suffered a traumatic mind harm and have been allowed to proceed enjoying.

“Till passable explanations are supplied, we stay unable to simply accept World Rugby’s assertion that participant welfare is the sport’s primary precedence.”

The PA Information Company has contacted World Rugby and Welsh Rugby Union for remark.