Summary
Ellie Kildunne, a key player for England's rugby team, will miss the upcoming quarter-final match against Scotland after suffering a concussion. She sustained the injury during a World Cup game against Australia and must follow a 12-day recovery protocol before returning to play. Kildunne may recover in time for a possible semi-final match on September 20th, depending on her progress.
Key Facts
- Ellie Kildunne suffered a concussion during England's Rugby World Cup match against Australia.
- Kildunne must follow a minimum 12-day rest period before playing again.
- The head injury happened when Kildunne hit her head on the ground in a tackle.
- World Rugby requires players showing obvious concussion signs to follow strict recovery protocols.
- Kildunne started heading back to personal training by the Thursday after her injury.
- England's potential semi-final match is scheduled for September 20th, two weeks after Kildunne's injury.
- Smart mouthguards with lights and an alert system help monitor force levels during games.
- Another player, Hannah Botterman, left the game due to back spasms but is being monitored for recovery.
