Berrick Barnes is to take an extended break from the game because of ongoing fears over his health
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Speaking to The Australian, former Wallaby Elton Flatley offers Berrick Barnes some advice on a difficult situation that he is all too familiar with.
"Elton Flatley believes Berrick Barnes will know deep down whether he should retire because of constant headaches which have plagued him this year.
"Flatley, the former Queensland Reds and Australia inside back who retired prematurely in 2006 because of concussion, understands more than anyone what Barnes is going through. While Barnes is receiving the best possible medical treatment, only he will know whether he can continue to put his body on the line in such a physical game.
"'You've got to be careful,' Flatley said. '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 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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