What do I do when a player has a suspected concussion?

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In community rugby, a suspected concussion is treated the same as a confirmed one. SA Rugby's Concussion Regulations and Blue Card system apply to all amateur rugby: Recognise and Remove: the player must leave the field immediately and permanently, and may not return in that match. The referee may decide this with or without medical advice. Show the Blue Card as the visible signal that the player has been removed for concussion. The off-field Head Injury Assessment (HIA) is not used in community rugby. It is only for World Rugby-approved elite adult competitions. The player must then have at least 24 to 48 hours of rest and at least 2 weeks with no contact rugby, follow a graduated return to play with a doctor's clearance, and may not play a match until 21 days after the injury. Record the event on the Blue Card Concussion Incident Report (bluecard.footprintapp.net).