Maori All Black Shane Christie dies at 39; tragedy reignites concussion debate

By Global Sports Desk

Maori All Black Shane Christie dies at 39; tragedy reignites concussion debate

New Zealand rugby is mourning the sudden death of Shane Christie, 39, a former Highlanders flanker and M膩ori All Black. His career was cut short by repeated concussions, leading to struggles with headaches and memory loss. Christie became an advocate for concussion awareness, joining the Billy Guyton Foundation and pledging his brain for research.

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