The rugby league community is rallying around Tongan player Eli Katoa as he recovers from his brain surgery in Auckland
The rugby league community is rallying around Tongan player Eli Katoa as he recovers from his brain surgery in Auckland
5 November 2025 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz
The Melbourne Storm second-rower suffered seizures and brain bleeding after taking three head knocks in the build-up - and during - the Pacific Championship test defeat by the Kiwis.
Samoa's co-captain Jarome Luai says more protection is needed for players.
The Kiwis take on Samoa in Sunday's Pacific Championship decider in Sydney.
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