Waratahs centre Berrick Barnes has sought the help of a neurologist amidst fears his career could be cut short because of the headaches he suffers with.
The Wallabies player has endured a difficult season and has had to sit through prolonged spells on the sidelines because of a knock to the head he suffered against the Queensland Reds in February.
Since then Barnes has been forced from the field after suffering what seemed an innocuous head knock against the Brumbies in round six, before leaving the field against the Lions in round 1 with a migraine.
Barnes is considered one of the hottest talents in Australia and will be one of a small group who carry the hopes of a nation on his shoulders when the Wallabies travel to New Zealand later this year for the World Cup.
Waratahs coach Chris Hickey admitted there was some concerns over Barnes’s walfare, and said the club was doing all they could to get to the bottom of the problem.
“Our doctor and the neurologist will see Berrick and work out what's happening," Hickey said.
"It's very difficult trying to sort out what's happening. His welfare will be the No 1 priority. Until he sees the specialist we are not in a position to speculate." He added.
Former Australia fly-half Eton Flatley was forced to retire from the game after suffering concussion in 2006, said Barnes must make the decision over his future on his own.
“I'm glad to see they are taking it seriously with Berrick. Deep down Berrick will know how he is feeling. He will be guided by doctors, but he is the only one who will know what's happening.” He commented.
"He will be receiving excellent medical advice and he will be guided by their opinions, but deep down Berrick will know his own health and he has to be true to that. Berrick is a smart boy. He'll know what to do."
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