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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rachel Steinberg

England rugby star Joe Marler forgot he had kids after a concussion: ‘It scared the life out of me’

PA Wire

England international Joe Marler has admitted he still “buries his head in the sand” over concussion fears, even after a frightening incident that led him to forget he was a father.

The Harlequins prop described being knocked “out cold” several years ago after attempting a tackle and, upon waking up in the physio room, being asked by the kit man if his wife was accompanied by their children.

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