Reported concussions for current Six Nations are more than double the rate for the the 2013-14 Aviva Premiership season . High-profile incidents suffered by players during the current Six Nations have reignited concerns . The RFU has been criticised in recent years over its handling of concussion issues and a number of high-profile injuries to players, including former England captain Chris Robshaw who was forced out of last year's World Cup sanctioning and possible suspension of team doctors found to have breached concussion protocols through an ‘ untoward incident review panel ’ independent pitch-side doctors and neurologists with no affiliation to either team ’ s union with the right to over-rule team doctors . baseline cognitive testing for every participating player and compulsory medical screening . identification of high-risk players with a history of concussions . assembly of a sport-wide group looking at law changes to reduce concussion rates . real-time television replays available for all pitch-side medics to assess head injuries .
Reported concussions for current Six Nations are more than double the rate for the the 2013-14 Aviva Premiership season . High-profile incidents suffered by players during the current Six Nations have reignited concerns . George North , Mike Brown and Sean O'Brien all suffered concussion . sanctioning and possible suspension of team doctors found to have breached concussion protocols through an ‘ untoward incident review panel ’ independent pitch-side doctors and neurologists with no affiliation to either team ’ s union with the right to over-rule team doctors . baseline cognitive testing for every participating player and compulsory medical screening . identification of high-risk players with a history of concussions . assembly of a sport-wide group looking at law changes to reduce concussion rates . real-time television replays available for all pitch-side medics to assess head injuries .