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Rugby could be derailed by its head injury problem

9 December 2023

9:00 AM

9 December 2023

9:00 AM

Anyone who thought Gavin Henson, perma-tanned Welsh rugby three-quarter and one-time escort of Charlotte Church, was just an overhyped glamour boy should think again. He has revealed himself as one of more than 200 former players, including several Test players, involved in legal action against World Rugby and the English and Welsh unions, claiming levels of brain damage caused by the game, and seeking damages.

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