Sunday 9 April 2017 16:32, UK
The Ospreys say all concussion protocols were followed after Dan Biggar commented he felt "dazed" during their game against Leinster.
Biggar came off just before the hour mark of Saturday's Guinness PRO12 clash, which saw Leinster snatch a 20-18 win, to have a cut eye attended to and go through a Head Injury Assessment (HIA).
He returned to the field nine minutes later but missed a kickable penalty to win the game, and afterwards told Sky Sports: "It was a disappointing way to end the game. I can't really remember much of the last 10 minutes, to be honest, I was a little bit dazed."
That comment sparked a statement from the Ospreys on Sunday, which read: "Dan Biggar left the field during the second half of the match to receive medical treatment for an eye wound.
"Before being allowed to return to the field Dan underwent, and passed, a head injury assessment as per the required protocol and satisfied the medical team that he was fit to continue.
"Having resumed playing, Dan reported no further symptoms and his actions caused no undue concern for the medical team at that time.
"After the match Dan underwent a thorough assessment with the medical team, as is standard procedure for such occurrences, at which time they were made aware of his comments in a television interview immediately after the final whistle.
"Dan will continue to be monitored as part of the HIA protocol in case of any delayed reaction. He will need to pass each stage and satisfy stringent criteria before being ruled fit to play.
"The medical welfare and wellbeing of players is the utmost priority of everybody involved at the Ospreys at all times."
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