Alix Popham: I've got no recollection of meeting Nelson Mandela even though I know it happened

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November 6, 2021 • 12 mins

Jason Pine chats to former Welsh International Alix Popham, on the back of the news midweek that Carl Hayman has been diagnosed with early onset dementia, most likely as a result of his time playing professional rugby. Alix has the same diagnosis as Carl, and was one of the first former players to attach his name to a landmark lawsuit against World Rugby which alleges a failure to protect them from the risks caused by concussions.

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