Mike Brown in action vs Italy.
It has been announced today that following a pretty severe looking concussion picked up in the England v Italy game in Twickenham 11 days ago, Harlequins and England Full Back Mike Brown will miss the Ireland and England game after failing to pass stage 3 of the return to play concussion protocol.
The incident happened in the 12th minute of the game, when Kelly Haimona placed a nice kick over the top of the English defence line. Italy’s centre, Andrea Masi, runs onto the ball with Mike Brown also coming over to collect and the two clash. It looks like Brown is out cold before hitting the ground.
He left the pitch on a stretcher, looking a bit worse for wear.
The 29 year old will be replaced by Saracens’ Alex Goode for the top of the table clash in the Aviva stadium this weekend.
Speaking about Goode, England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster said “Mike and our medical staff have been diligent during every step of the graduated return to play protocol and they will continue to work to get him back to full health. The most important thing is Mike’s welfare.
“We are of course disappointed to lose him but Alex is an experienced international and in great form for Saracens.”
Everyone here at RBP hope to see you on the field again soon, Mike!