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Former All Black Carl Hayman has been “seriously injured” after a bike accident in Mangawhai Heads in New Zealand’s north.
Hayman fell off his bike and broke his collarbone, but is “recovering well,” a family member told Stuff.
Hayman was taken to Whangarei Hospital in a “serious condition”, St John said.
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A northern rescue helicopter pilot who flew Hayman across Northland, confirmed the patient was “confused after falling off his bike.”
Police were also called to the scene.
Hayman, who played 45 Tests for the All Blacks between 2001-07 and just over 450 professional rugby games in his career, was diagnosed with early onset dementia in 2021.
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Hayman retired from professional rugby in 2015 and believes the thousands of head knocks he suffered during his rugby career contributed to his condition.
Regarded as one of the best tighthead props New Zealand has ever produced, Hayman made his Test debut against Samoa in 2001.
He dominated the All Blacks front row for the next six years.
His last Test was against France at Cardiff as the All Blacks made a quarter-final exit from the Rugby World Cup.
Best known for his scrummaging prowess, Hayman was also mobile and effective as a lineout lifter in the lineout.
Hayman has recently published a memoir, Head On, about rugby, dementia and the cost of his success.
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