agree TOCC, but he has been cleared by specialists, so from the point of view of saying we cant play him because of it, he is passed fit and healthy by those who are experts.
Experts can only comment on what they know, head knocks are unfortunately a relative unkown in the world of medicine.
Barnes played against the Bulls and Highlanders when he arguably shouldn't have been, in hindsight it seemed doctors underestimated the extent of his injury.
I guess thats why when he took the break from rugby no one was able to put a definitive time frame on his return.
Im all for Barnes returning(starting 12 IMO), im just agreeing with others when i say im not 100% sold on his fitness yet.
Muddy just doesnt want to see another player edge in front of his hallowed son Giteau.