Steve Thompson won the Rugby World Cup with England...but he can't remember it happening.
He is now 47 and has been living with early onset dementia since 2020.
Thompson spoke with ex-England international Ben Youngs, for his new BBC documentary on safety in the sport.
▶️ Ben Youngs investigates: How safe is rugby? | Watch now on our YouTube channel / BBC iPlayer.
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Steve Thompson won the Rugby World Cup with England...but ...