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Thompson reveals dementia diagnosis

Former England rugby player Steve Thompson has been diagnosed with early onset dementia, revealing he has lost memories of England's World Cup win.

Steve Thompson, former England rugby player, has opened up about his early onset dementia diagnosis in an interview with former team-mate Ben Youngs. Thompson expressed his distress at losing memories of England's World Cup victory, saying "it doesn't look like me" when watching footage of the win.

The former hooker is one of several former rugby players who have come forward with neurological conditions, raising concerns about the long-term effects of head injuries in the sport.