EPISODE · Nov 6, 2021 · 12 MIN
Alix Popham: I've got no recollection of meeting Nelson Mandela even though I know it happened
from Weekend Sport with Jason Pine · host Newstalk ZB
Jason Pine chats to former Welsh International Alix Popham, on the back of the news midweek that Carl Hayman has been diagnosed with early onset dementia, most likely as a result of his time playing professional rugby. Alix has the same diagnosis as Carl, and was one of the first former players to attach his name to a landmark lawsuit against World Rugby which alleges a failure to protect them from the risks caused by concussions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jason Pine chats to former Welsh International Alix Popham, on the back of the news midweek that Carl Hayman has been diagnosed with early onset dementia, most likely as a result of his time playing professional rugby. Alix has the same diagnosis as...
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