Ardie Savea to wear rugby goggles against Canada

Savea has blurred vision in his left eye and has decided to wear the goggles to ensure he protects his vision and allow him to keep playing the game.

Savea said: “A couple of years ago I realised I had bad vision in my left eye. Everything’s kind of blurry.  I told All Blacks Doctor Tony Page that it was getting worse and now we’re doing something about it.  Doc notified me that World Rugby had some goggles that were approved and everyone has been really supportive.  In terms of vision and seeing, it’s pretty sweet, and it’s now just a matter of getting used to them.”

In May this year World Rugby approved the use of the goggles at all levels of rugby to allow those who are visually impaired to play the game. The approval came after extensive development and robust trialling of the eyewear.