Another week, another player’s career ends due to concussion. Tasman Mako and Highlander Shane Christie has announced his retirement from rugby due to ongoing concussion symptoms he has been plagued with for almost two years.
Given the overflow of talent in New Zealand, as well as the money on offer in Europe, many Kiwis head north to ply their trade. What would be your top New Zealand 23 consisting of only players currently playing in Europe? Connor Whittick takes a look at some of the options and puts forward a proposed squad:
Tom Varndell scored a record 91st Premiership try on Friday, but was injured in the process as Harlequins hammered Bristol.