The Scotland squad issued the following medical bulletin on Sunday after Saturday’s (3 October) 34 / 16 loss to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup at St James’ Park.
Hooker Ross Ford failed an in-game HIA (head injury assessment) meaning he will now follow the graduated return-to-play protocol, as will centre Matt Scott, who reported delayed onset concussion symptoms post match.
Fullback Stuart Hogg left the field of play in the 63rd minute of the Test match having suffered cramp to his legs and lower back, however he is not considered an immediate concern.
Further knocks include a dead leg for lock Jonny Gray and a mild knee strain for centre Richie Vernon. Both players will continue to be monitored and rehabilitated by the Scotland medical team.
Further update:
Loose Forward John Hardie continues in the graduated return-to-play protocol, having sustained a head knock in Scotland’s Round 1 win over Japan on Wednesday 23 September.
Flyhalf Finn Russell continues to make good progress with the Scotland medical team, having sustained an inversion injury to his ankle in the national team’s Round 2 win over USA (Saturday 27 September).
A number of other players will require the ongoing care of the national medical team.
Josh Strauss speaking before Scotland’s game against the Springboks:
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It’s hard at the ground to pick on everything but one of the things I came away with as well as being chuffed with the Boks win was concern about the Scotland injuries looking ahead to the rest of the tournament as it looked like quite a few head knocks.
Thought it was a nice interview with Josh Strauss so I put it in this one.
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