This Saturday against Stade Français, the second line of Montpellier and the XV of France suffered a new concussion. Concern is growing around his future.
We feared it, it finally happened. This Saturday against Stade Français, French international from Montpellier Paul Willemse (32 caps) went out on concussion protocol in the 9th minute. An exit which will ultimately have been definitive. “I just know he did the protocol and I was told he couldn’t come back. It’s a big loss for us.”regretted manager Joan Caudullo at a press conference. But after five concussions last year and a forced stoppage, the rugby future of the second row is darkening.
“My wife pushes me not to take the risk of continuing to play rugby”he revealed to Figaro before the start of the season. With this new injury, it’s difficult to see anything positive in it. “I have to pay attention to my health, monitor whether my brain is doing well. I suffered five concussions last year. I experienced it as a shock, I found myself in a crisis situation. In twelve years of career, I had never had a concussion. And there, five in one year! I have four children, I’m starting to think about what’s next.”he continued. Paul Willemse was just returning to competition after making his return to the pitch last weekend in Bayonne.
