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USA great retires after nearly being killed on rugby pitch
By Online Editors
USA Sevens stalwart Zack Test has announced his retirement following a severe brain bleed as the result of a head collision.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, the 28-year-old detailed his decision to step away from rugby.
"For those who are unaware, I suffered a head collision playing against Uruguay in February that resulted in severe brain bleeding. It nearly cost me my life," Test wrote.
"After hundreds of hours of rehab and treatment, I am proud to say I am physically and mentally fully functional.
"It’s hard to describe how thankful I am to be alive and living a normal life.
"After a long discussion with my loved ones unfortunately, I am retiring from the sport of rugby. Making this decision has been the single hardest act I have ever had to do, I simply cannot risk another injury.
"Players, parents, coaches, and trainers all need to increase awareness of head injuries in the sport and I am committed to help spread the information."
Test steps away following an illustrious 14-year career with the USA Eagles sevens team, where he ranks second in tries and points scored.
The California native competed in seven tests for the Eagles 15-man side and a USA record 62 Sevens World Series events.
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Hmmmm….not so sure about Edinburgh!
Go to commentsDisastrous result for conaught almost an impossible task to make top 8 now
The fixture may have been overly friendly recently, and connaught appeared to be a bit unstuck by the venom and vitriol from Ulster. Doak had an amzing game shooting out with perfect timing to disrupt onnaught on every attacking phase. On paper connaught should have had this. Well done to Ulster. connaught were suckered a bit.
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