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SANZAAR to look at whether SBW should have had concussion tests

SANZAAR to look at whether SBW should have had concussion tests
Sonny Bill Williams against the Wallabies (Photo: thenational).

SANZAAR is looking into whether medical officials should have conducted concussion tests on All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams during the Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup opener against the Wallabies.

The 32‑year‑old stumbled after making a tackle early in New Zealand's 54‑34 victory in Sydney.

He appeared disorientated, then was involved in two more heavy collisions before play stopped.

However, he was not checked by the team's medical staff or the independent doctor employed to assess head injuries.

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster said that Williams had not been pushed at training yesterday as a precaution but presented with no symptoms.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said that no one had noticed him suffering any adverse effects from the collisions.

The All Blacks will host the Wallabies at 7.35pm Saturday in the second Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship match while Argentina will play South Africa at 5.30am Sunday.

Source: Stuff.co

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