The New Zealand federation admitted on Friday it had made a mistake by allowing Irish prop Jeremy Loughman to continue playing against the Maori All Blacks two days earlier.
The New Zealand FA admitted on Friday that medical staff made a mistake in allowing Irish prop Jeremy Loughman to continue playing after showing signs of concussion. Wednesday against the Maori All Blacks.
Karen Rasmussen, the federation’s chief medical officer, said a test identified it. gaps During the Traumatic Brain Injury Assessment (HIA) process. No independent doctor or support staff saw the TV footage of Loughman staggering and falling after being hit in the head in the first minutes of the game.
Returned to play 10 minutes after impact
Jeremy Loughman underwent an assessment and passed the HIA protocol. This allowed him to return to the field after 10 minutes, but he was substituted at the break.
According to Rasmussen, the federation’s review of the incident revealed the 26-year-old prop should have left the pitch immediately and should not have returned in accordance with World Rugby guidelines for players. Obvious signs of shock ».
« We will strengthen the process and protocols for brain injury assessment for the remainder of the Ireland tour, ensuring that video evidence informs the independent medical team more accurately on match day and allows him to make the right decision, in relation to player safety. Karen Rasmussen said.
Loughman is not in the squad to face the All Blacks
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said he accepted the diagnosis from the independent medical staff and removed Loughman from the list of potential players for Saturday’s match against the All Blacks as a health precaution.
Last week, World Rugby announced that players with a history of concussion or failing off-field tests would be sidelined for 12 days, an extension of the previous seven-day period.
Lobby group Progressive Rugby criticized Loughman’s treatment on Thursday, calling the incident ” Woe to the player At a time when concerted efforts are being made to reduce the prevalence and impact of sports concussion.
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