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Foley out of Crusaders clash due to 'ongoing' concussion struggle
By Peter Thompson
Bernard Foley has been ruled out of Waratahs' Super Rugby clash with Crusaders on Sunday as he continues to struggle with symptoms of concussion and is unsure when he will be able to return.
The Australia fly-half made his first appearance of the season against Rebels last Friday after a spell on the sidelines due to a blow to the head he took in a trial match against Highlanders.
However, he suffered a setback following his return and will not feature at Allianz Stadium this weekend.
Foley, who said he feared for his career as he endured a "scary" struggle to get back on the field, on Friday defended Waratahs' medical team for allowing him to play last week and is prepared to be patient in order to resolve the problems he has encountered.
"It's been a frustrating week, in terms of symptoms just re-occurring [but] nothing to do with the game last week," he told Sky Sports Radio.
"It's just sort of come back after the game."
He added: "It's a tough one. Ultimately, I think it is just time,
"With the nature of head knocks and concussion, no one really knows. It is just time and you know when you feel right, when you're back to normal.
"When it first happened, you think you probably play the next week and it just sort of lingers and you just don't feel 100 per cent for a couple of weeks and it's still ongoing for me."
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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