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Sébastien Chabal Clarifies Memory Loss Concerns, Plans Specialist Consultation

The former rugby star reassures the public about his daily well-being and expresses regret over media sensationalism surrounding his initial comments.

Sébastien Chabal.
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Overview

  • Sébastien Chabal stated on Rugby Club that he has no everyday functional issues and plans to consult a specialist to investigate his memory gaps.
  • He attributed his memory loss to possible cumulative head impacts during his rugby career, mentioning a significant concussion at Bourgoin.
  • Chabal clarified that his initial remarks about memory loss were not intended to sensationalize the issue or draw attention to himself.
  • He expressed frustration with the media focus on his story, urging more attention toward former players facing severe daily struggles due to head injuries.
  • A collective lawsuit by hundreds of former rugby players against World Rugby and national federations over concussion-related neurological diseases remains ongoing.