Rugby

Sebastian Negri thanks Ellis Genge for quick thinking after head injury

Italy flanker was knocked unconscious 16 minutes into second-half against England

Italy’s Sebastian Negri is stretchered off against England. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Italy’s Sebastian Negri is stretchered off against England. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Mon Feb 14 2022 - 13:18

Italy flanker Sebastian Negri has thanked Ellis Genge for coming to his aid in Sunday's Six Nations defeat by England at the Stadio Olimpico.

Negri had only been on the pitch for 16 minutes of the second half when he was knocked unconscious during a collision and, after lengthy medical attention, he was driven from the pitch on a motorised cart.

Understanding the gravity of the situation, it was Genge who first alerted the officials to Negri’s condition.

“Thank you so much EllisGenge appreciate all you did. You are a top man. All good this side and feeling a lot better wishing you and all the EnglandRugby lads all the best for the rest of the SixNationsRugby. Catch up with you soon, Safe travels back home today,” Negri tweeted.

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