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For the second time, the Fiji rugby team is struck by disaster during the World Cup in France. After Josua Tuisova (29) lost his seven-year-old son last week, Sam Matavesi (31) has now also suffered a heavy blow from fate.
The Northampton Saints hooker is left to mourn the sudden loss of his father. The Pacific Island Rugby Association announced this on Wednesday. Matavesi has already left the World Cup camp and traveled back. It is still unclear whether he will return in time for the World Cup quarter-final against England on Sunday, Fiji coach Seremaia Bai explains.
In a statement, he offered his condolences to Matavesi’s family, saying: “For us in Fiji, family is everything. When someone suffers, we all suffer emotionally. We know our players’ families come from humble backgrounds, so we make sure they get all the care and love they deserve.” It was a difficult moment for the whole team, now cohesion and mutual support were needed, Bai explains. (sbe)
Source : Blick
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