France rugby union star Uini Atonio has been forced to call time on his playing career after suffering a heart attack.
‘Uini Atonio was admitted yesterday to the La Rochelle Hospital Center following a suspected heart problem,’ his club La Rochelle confirmed in a statement on Wednesday.
‘Medical examinations confirmed a cardiac event.
‘His condition is now stable, and he remains in intensive care under observation.
‘Following his hospitalisation, Uini will have to undergo a long period of recovery. It is now established that he will not be able to continue his playing career.
‘Uini holds a special place in the history and in the heart of our club. This news deeply saddens us. The entire Club wishes to express its unwavering and total support to him and his family during this difficult time.’
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