Scotland Injury Concerns
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Scotland Injury Concerns
The Scotland squad issued the following medical bulletin after their 34-16 loss to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup at St James’ Park.
Hooker Ross Ford failed an in-game HIA (head injury assessment) meaning he will now follow the graduated return-to-play protocol, as will centre Matt Scott, who reported delayed onset concussion symptoms post match.
Full-back Stuart Hogg left the field of play in the 63rd minute of yesterday’s Test match having suffered cramp to his legs and lower back however he is not considered an immediate concern.
Further knocks include a dead leg for lock Jonny Gray and a mild knee strain for centre Richie Vernon. Both players will continue to be monitored and rehabilitated by the Scotland medical team.
Back-row John Hardie continues in the graduated return-to-play protocol, having sustained a head knock in Scotland’s round one win over Japan on Wednesday 23 September.
Stand-off Finn Russell continues to make good progress with the Scotland medical team having sustained an inversion injury to his ankle in the national team’s round two win over USA (Saturday 27 September).
A number of other players will require the ongoing care of the national medical team.
Hooker Ross Ford failed an in-game HIA (head injury assessment) meaning he will now follow the graduated return-to-play protocol, as will centre Matt Scott, who reported delayed onset concussion symptoms post match.
Full-back Stuart Hogg left the field of play in the 63rd minute of yesterday’s Test match having suffered cramp to his legs and lower back however he is not considered an immediate concern.
Further knocks include a dead leg for lock Jonny Gray and a mild knee strain for centre Richie Vernon. Both players will continue to be monitored and rehabilitated by the Scotland medical team.
Back-row John Hardie continues in the graduated return-to-play protocol, having sustained a head knock in Scotland’s round one win over Japan on Wednesday 23 September.
Stand-off Finn Russell continues to make good progress with the Scotland medical team having sustained an inversion injury to his ankle in the national team’s round two win over USA (Saturday 27 September).
A number of other players will require the ongoing care of the national medical team.
