Six more former players take action against rugby union in concussion lawsuit

Former England hooker Steve Thompson has no memory of winning the 2003 World Cup, David Davies/PA

Retired England and Wales rugby union internationals are among six former players suffering from concussion-related health problems to have joined a lawsuit against the game.

A pre-action letter of claim was on Thursday morning delivered to World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and Welsh Rugby Union on behalf of nine players being represented by Rylands Law.