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Injured Player
“Much has been said of the heroism of Davis, the English lock, who, in severe pain, played on with a dislocated shoulder. Who would question his courage? “It has surprised me, however, that no-one has questioned the inflexible law of no replacement in internationals. "Surely the complications involved in Davis’s case of joint, tendon, and nerve damage, possibly for life, should have weighed heavily against his return to the field.
“It would be interesting to know why this law was made. Obviously the player was not considered. Was it perhaps to protect against sham injuries and replacement of a player by one who would best adapt tq the opponents* tactics? “The Rugby Union should reconsider this barbaric la w which places too much onus on the player to return. Repeal it and we would have no repetition of this type of incident unfortunately seen frequently ta international matches.” —PLAYER AND SUPPORTER.
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30155, 12 June 1963, Page 13
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155Letter Box Press, Volume CII, Issue 30155, 12 June 1963, Page 13
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