Fijian rugby player dies from suspected heatstroke in Japan
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died after being hospitalised with symptoms consistent with severe heatstroke.
Saimoni Vunilagi, a Fijian rugby player with a Japanese professional team, has died after being taken to hospital with symptoms consistent with severe heatstroke. His club announced the death on Saturday.
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Fijian rugby player dies from suspected heatstroke in Japan
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Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi dies after heatstroke symptoms
A Fijian rugby player with a Japanese professional team has died after being taken to hospital with “symptoms consistent with severe heatstroke”, Saimoni Vunilagi’s club said on Saturday.