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In all cases of suspected concussion, the player should take three weeks rest (four weeks for U12) and/or see a Doctor who is trained in concussion assessment before returning to training/play.
RECOGNISE & REMOVE / BLUE CARD CONCUSSION PROTOCOL (WITH MDD)
For further information please refer to World Rugby Law 15.2.1 International Matches
Potential Concussive Incident
Direct Removal
TEAM DOC / PHYSIO
Team Doc/Physio identifies a player with suspected
concussion
If player is deemed unfit to continue, player must leave the field
immediately and permanently
Indirect Removal
Match Day Doctor identifies a player with suspected concussion
MATCH DAY DOCTOR
Match Day Doctor advises 4th official to inform Referee to blow whistle to stop play
Referee to note the NUMBER & NAME OF PLAYER
If player is deemed unfit to continue and must leave the field immediately
and permanently
Referee to note the NUMBER & NAME OF PLAYER
If any doubt the Match Day Doctor’s decision is FINAL.
Referee blows whistle to stop play. Referee raises Blue Card to request
on-‐field concussion assessment by Team Doc/Physio