Scotty Stevenson: Christie tragedy stark reminder of need for more urgency with brain trauma care
Scotty Stevenson • August 28th, 2025 9:42 am
Shane Christie | Photo: Photosport
The death of former Tasman Mako, Maori All Blacks and NZ Sevens player Shane Christie has sent shockwaves through the Kiwi sports community.
On Thursday, Scotty Stevenson added his voice to the flood of tributes with a heartfelt recognition of Christie - an advocate for brain trauma research - and his impact on both the rugby community and the wider community as a whole.
Stevenson says it's time for more stringent measures around head injuries, including ongoing care for those suffering CTE to avoid further tragedies.
"As a player, Shane Christie was a captain and a leader," he said.
"In life, he wanted to be a leader in fighting for more transparency on rugby, head knocks, concussions and care.
"And in death, I hope that work is taken up by others and that we can all get to a point where the lives of good men, like Bully Guyton, like Shane, and like so many others have not been lost in vain."
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