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Ospreys defend controversial handling of Dan Biggar's head injury

The out-half sustained the injury during his side’s Pro12 meeting with Leinster yesterday.

THE OSPREYS HAVE released a statement regarding the medical treatment given to Dan Biggar, after he was withdrawn for a Head Injury Assessment (HIA), during his side’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Leinster.

The out-half left the field for the HIA just before the hour mark of yesterday’s game, and later returned to the pitch, where he missed a last-minute kick which would have stolen victory for the Welsh side.

In his post-match interview, Biggar admitted that he couldn’t quite remember the final 10 minutes of the game as he was feeling ‘a little bit dazed.’

The revelation caused a controversial reaction, with many questioning the Osprey’s handling of Biggar’s injury.

The club has since released a statement clarifying that they followed the correct procedures for treating Biggar.

“Dan Biggar left the field during the second half of the match to receive medical treatment for an eye wound. Before being allowed to return to the field Dan underwent, and passed, a head injury assessment as per the required protocol and satisfied the medical team that he was fit to continue.

Having resumed playing, Dan reported no further symptoms and his actions caused no undue concern for the medical team at that time.

“After the match Dan underwent a thorough assessment with the medical team, as is standard procedure for such occurrences, at which time they were made aware of his comments in a television interview immediately after the final whistle.

Dan will continue to be monitored as part of the HIA protocol in case of any delayed reaction. He will need to pass each stage and satisfy stringent criteria before being ruled fit to play.

“The medical welfare and well-being of players is the utmost priority of everybody involved at the Ospreys at all times.”

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