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Josh Kronfeld: former All Black says he's prepared to donate his brain for medical research into CTE
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:03:16
Publish Date: 2023-02-20 08:54:37
Description:

Former All Black Josh Kronfeld is prepared to donate his brain to medical science to conduct CTE research.

The ex-flanker appeared on TVNZ's Breakfast show and said he'd be willing to donate his brain to further research on CTE among athletes when he passes.

Josh Kronfeld says that this is a serious talking point among rugby players as they age, and as contact athletes, they're vulnerable.

Josh Kronfeld says that he suffered a serious head injury years after his rugby career, and he's likely still at risk of CTE.

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