- Tom Curry has been picked to face Japan at Twickenham on Sunday
- His choice comes simply two weeks after he was knockout out towards Australia
- Steve Borthwick has insisted he is not placing Curry’s well being in danger by selecting him
England coach Steve Borthwick defended his resolution to pick out Tom Curry after coming beneath hearth from a number one neuroscientist.
Curry was knocked out throughout final week’s defeat by Australia and has been drafted again into England’s staff after finishing his 12-day stand-down interval on Thursday.
The flanker has cleared all of the medical checks to play towards Japan however Dr Willie Stewart, who used to advise World Rugby, nonetheless criticised the choice.
‘At a time after we are making nice progress in UK vast concussion administration throughout grassroot sport it’s so necessary this progress is not undermined by elite sport specializing in outcomes over welfare,’ stated Stewart. ‘Sadly, some sports activities simply appear unable to learn the room or recognise harm their actions can result in, each for particular person gamers and wider (notably youth) contributors and participation.’
Curry has been chosen forward of Chandler Cunningham-South as England plot to finish their run of 5 defeats.
Borthwick stated: ‘I let my head of medical take care of the precise particulars of it however these are all documented from World Rugby by way of their return to play protocol.
‘Each participant is at all times handled on a person foundation and there are specific protocols. Manny [Feyi-Waboso] was unavailable for choice as a result of he wasn’t prepared. After which there’s a dialog with Tom, a participant I’ve a lot respect for, about what he desires to do. He’s a participant who’s determined to play this weekend.’
Eddie Jones, who now coaches Japan, will return to Twickenham for the primary time since he was sacked by England in 2022.
He missed Friday’s press convention resulting from sickness however his assistant Neal Hatley claimed the Australian will get well in time for the fixture.
‘He’ll be there with bells on on Sunday,’ stated Hatley. ‘You’ve identified him lengthy sufficient to know that he’s not lacking this. It’s only a precaution. He’ll be tremendous for the sport, no issues.’
