A great hairdo is all the rage, but it's pathetic that sportspeople are taking the field with no head protection.
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Occupational safety administrators have a legislated responsibility to look at risk - historically relevant occurrences - and advise on improvements for personal safety.
Are concerns being overruled by media that finds a great hairdo more important than a player's health?
Headgear is not an impedance to great success. Johnathan Thurston is testament to this and his brave passes and kicks under pressure did not overtly effect his bouffant - albeit a bit unruly after the game - but thankfully with brain intact.