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As concussion is a lived experience within sport, we utilised qualitative interviews using reflexive thematic analysis to assess data obtained from nine amateur Rugby players that had sustained over three concussions to understand if they are aware of the known risks associated with such injuries. Our findings show that\n                    <jats:italic>poor duty of care<\/jats:italic>\n                    from those around the player with suspected concussion was prevalent, and that this poor duty of care enables poor attitudes toward and limited knowledge of concussion. 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