Thompson on Dementia: 'It doesn't look like me'

Steve Thompson, who was part of England's 2003 World Cup winning team, has opened up about his battle with early onset dementia. In an interview with former team-mate Ben Youngs, Thompson revealed his distress at not recognizing himself when watching footage of the historic victory.

The former rugby star's condition has left him with significant memory loss, including forgetting key moments from his career. Thompson's comments highlight the serious impact of dementia on former rugby players, adding to growing concerns about long-term brain health in contact sports.