HodgoBerro
Bill Watson (15)
Berrick Barnes making an announcement about his playing future at 9:45am.
Berrick Barnes takes a break
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I hope its not either. Berrick, to me, is one of those players made for Test Rugby. Super Rugby he does fine, but his structured play really shines in the Gold Jersey. I'd be sorry to see him go, if that is what he is announcing. To few an opportunity in his short career.
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Ted Fahey (11)
Yeah, almost certainly going to be an Elton Flatley type retirement. Pity, for many reasons. He's a great rugby player and will be missed. The fact that he wasn't scared to put his head down and smash other people in tackles may well have contributed to his demise.
However, I don't grudge him his decision. Rugby is just a game after all, and you only get one brain and one life. Good luck mate.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
He's going to take at least the rest of the SupeRugby season off.
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Ted Fahey (11)
Confirmed - in their statement the Wallabies and Barnes have confirmed he is taking an indefinite break from rugby following his series of head knocks.
Edit: Just beat me to it BJ!
Edit: Just beat me to it BJ!
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
The advantages of watching Fox Sports News all day...
elementfreak
Trevor Allan (34)
It's a shame, he is a good player when he isn't kicking the ball away.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
That's pretty terrible news, but absolutely understandable under the circumstances. Better to live a long and happy life without the after effects of multiple concussions than continue to play and have it affect your health in a long term bad way.
I think he's a great footballer and by all accounts a good bloke too. Get well soon Berrick.
I think he's a great footballer and by all accounts a good bloke too. Get well soon Berrick.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
When they say the rest of the season, is that including the World Cup?
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
Just SupeRugby at this stage.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Well that's one positive to come out of this. Class player, and as Nelse said, I think is perfect for test rugby and I hope he recovers well because the wallabies are going to need him
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
That's now been changed to an 'indefinite period'
HodgoBerro
Bill Watson (15)
He's a class act on and off the field.
I'm glad he's made this decison and hopefully we see the best come out of him in the years to come.
When I saw him after the game on Saturday, he was very frustrated and upset.
He's done what is best for him and I applaud him for that.
Get well soon mate.
I'm glad he's made this decison and hopefully we see the best come out of him in the years to come.
When I saw him after the game on Saturday, he was very frustrated and upset.
He's done what is best for him and I applaud him for that.
Get well soon mate.
Brumbies Guy
John Solomon (38)
Should have happened weeks ago but good to finally seeing common sense prevailing and his health taking priority.
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