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New Zealand Taking Steps To Ensure Players' Welfare In Denver

Booze bans, blue-light therapy and the use of "humidi-flyer" face masks are "among the steps being taken to ensure the welfare of players" involved in the England vs. New Zealand rugby test at Mile High Stadium in Denver, according to Adrian Proszenko of the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD. The National Rugby League and the Rugby League Players' Association "raised concerns about the toll it will take on star players," particularly given the match will be played in Colorado's high altitude in the middle of summer. To "alleviate the concerns and ensure the health of the players is a priority," the New Zealand Rugby League prepared a "medical overview" that includes "revolutionary ways to combat jet lag, fatigue and injuries." To ensure the players get the necessary sleep in transit and adjust to the new time zone, Kiwi players will be given melatonin for their first three days in the U.S. and "as part of their protocols for their return home." But perhaps the "most intriguing aspects of the medical plan are the use of blue-light therapy and humidi-flyer technology" (SMH, 4/18).

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