'My way to stop concussions' - Owens
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Referee Nigel Owens says making players wear head-guards and educating them on correct tackling technique could help reduce the number of concussions in rugby union.
Northampton Saints and Wales winger George North
will not play again this month
on the advice of of a neurologist.
The 22-year-old has suffered four head injuries in the last five months.
Owens made his recommendations speaking on
Radio 5 Live's Friday Sports Panel.
"You could make it compulsory that every player has to wear a head-guard," said Welshman Owens, who has been an intern…
Northampton Saints and Wales winger George North
will not play again this month
on the advice of of a neurologist.
The 22-year-old has suffered four head injuries in the last five months.
Owens made his recommendations speaking on
Radio 5 Live's Friday Sports Panel.
"You could make it compulsory that every player has to wear a head-guard," said Welshman Owens, who has been an intern…
