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NRL orders mandatory 11-day stand down after concussions

The NRL has announced it will require players to sit out of the game for a minimum of 11 days after suffering a concussion, a day after a class action lawsuit was launched against the AFL. 10 News First – Disclaimer

The NRL is considering ramping up its concussion protocols further with saliva and blood testing after introducing a mandatory 11-day stand down for players after brain injuries.

The ARL Commission confirmed the most significant changes to its concussion policy in almost a decade on Wednesday, declaring player safety is the game’s No.1 priority.

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