Newcastle co-captain and Origin star Kalyn Ponga has a history of concussions and will now undergo brain testing in Vancouver before resuming NRL career
to change its head-injury protocols, mandating an 11-day lay-off for any player who suffers a head knock.
While Ponga continues his recovery, the Knights have been consulting with Professor Chris Levi of the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute. On Friday, the club shared the most significant update on the player’s condition since round two. In Vancouver, Ponga will undergo testing using a device measuring brain activity that is not yet available in Australia. Only after the Knights receive the results of those tests will the club begin considering when Ponga might make his NRL return.
“Our broader aim, under the guidance of Professor Levi, is to develop a model of care that will advance our capacity in supporting players with concussion.NRL chief executive officer Andrew Abdo said the league supported the Knights’ decision to send Ponga abroad.
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