Source: mirror.co.uk | Repost Duerson Fund 7/25/2022 –
England rugby international Joe Marler revealed one concussion led him to temporarily forget he had children as he shared his fears surrounding dementia within the sport.
The rugby world was rattled recently when ex-Wales captain Ryan Jones revealed he had been diagnosed with early onset dementia. Jones was told he had a severe case of probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in December 2021.
The 41-year-old has joined a legal action, led by figures including England World Cup winner Steve Thompson and former Wales international Alix Popham, against rugby union’s governing bodies. Marler labelled Jones’ diagnosis as ‘awful’.
Marler is a notable figure in British rugby after he made 83 appearances for England, although he admitted he’s been in denial about the serious nature of head injuries in the sport during his career.