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Will Jones

How rugby gumshields could change the face of pro cycling

Smart mouthguard.

We are currently mid-way through the Six Nations rugby championship, and as a proud Wales rugby fan I must admit it’s not been the most enjoyable watching experience. Regardless, something very interesting has come out of the tournament that could well modernise pro cycling's protocols when it comes to head injury management. 

A BBC Sport article has reported that rugby players are now using 'smart' gumshields, which allow support staff to monitor the g-forces experienced by the players' heads in real time.

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