Sam Cane (eft), seen here playing Argentina in the Tri Nations, has suffered a series of concussions in his career.
WELLINGTON: All Blacks captain Sam Cane admitted he’s concerned about his future health after a series of concussions, as World Rugby faces a lawsuit from ex-players with dementia and other problems.
But Cane said concussion was “one of the risks we accept”, despite growing concern as more and more former players reveal serious health problems.
“Because of some of the knocks I’ve had, it always worries you,” Cane told Radio New Zealand.
“There’s always the potential for that (concussion) and it could be just around the corner, it’s just one of the risks we accept playing this game,” he added.
“The way the game has got so physical and so brutal with bigger and stronger athletes, it probably…
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