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    Former All Blacks flanker Matt Todd believes new smart mouthguards are a worthy addition to rugby's battle against concussion

    Former All Blacks flanker Matt Todd believes new smart mouthguards are a worthy addition to rugby's battle against concussion


    The new tech, which signals sideline medicos if a player has received a head knock, got off to a rocky Super Rugby start in Hamilton where two players were hauled off for HIA checks when they were adamant they were perfectly fine.

    Todd - the Crusaders' assistant coach - expects the initial settling-in period to give way to universal acceptance.



    SUPER RUGBY COVERAGE WITH HABIT HEALTH. TACKLING ALL YOUR ACHES AND PAINS FROM SPORT AND WORK.

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