Concussion forces All Black to retire

Chiefs prop player Ben Afeaki has decided to retire from the game due to medical reasons.


Afeaki suffered concussion in February 2014, during a Super Rugby match against the Crusaders.


He was later cleared to resume training as part of a graduated return to play plan.


He suffered a further knock during training the next month and has not played since.


The 27-year-old prop played 36 matches for the Chiefs, was an All Black in 2013 and played eight matches for the Maori All Blacks.


Afeaki said retirement was the best decision for his long term health and he continued to make …