Jonathan Thomas: ‘I couldn’t remember lineout calls or even my role in the team’

The former Wales and Worcester forward reflects on how head traumas brought about the epilepsy that resulted in his early retirement from rugby unionJonathan Thomas talks easily and fluidly about the severe head trauma he endured as a rugby player. The former Wales international, who won 67 caps and was part of two Grand Slam-winning sides, was forced to retire last month. A combative and inspirational player who burst to prominence with a brilliant performance against New Zealand in the 2003 World Cup, Thomas was diagnosed with epilepsy a year ago. He also suffered mild brain damage as a cons…