Rugby star, 26, dies from suspected heatstroke after training session
JapanWhat to know
- Japanese rugby club Kyuden Voltex have confirmed the tragic death of forward Saimoni Vuilagi at the age of just 26S1
- His devastated club have released a statementS2
- Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40C in recent weeks.S3
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Rugby star, 26, dies from suspected heatstroke after training session
Japanese rugby club Kyuden Voltex have confirmed the tragic death of forward Saimoni Vuilagi at the age of just 26
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Irishmirror
Rugby star dies from suspected heatstroke as club pays tribute
His devastated club have released a statement
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Rugby player in Japan dies of suspected 'severe heatstroke'
Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40C in recent weeks.
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What to know
- Japanese rugby club Kyuden Voltex have confirmed the tragic death of forward Saimoni Vuilagi at the age of just 26S1
- His devastated club have released a statementS2
- Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40C in recent weeks.S3
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