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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sarah Rendell at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium

Ellie Kildunne ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final after head injury

Ellie Kildunne leaves the field after receiving medical treatment
Ellie Kildunne leaves the field after receiving medical treatment. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

The England full-back Ellie Kildunne has been ruled out of the team’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland next Sunday because of concussion protocol.

It was confirmed after the Red Roses’ win over Australia that Kildunne did not have a head injury assessment as she was immediately removed with concussion symptoms after hitting her head on the ground following a tackle. That means that the reigning world player of the year has to have a 12-day mandatory stand down period.

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