PARIS (AP) — France rugby player Uini Atonio was in intensive care Wednesday after being admitted to hospital following a serious heart issue, his club said.
The 35-year-old prop was hospitalized “following a suspected cardiac problem,” Top 14 team La Rochelle said, adding that medical examinations confirmed the issue.
“His condition is stable today and he remains under close monitoring in intensive care,” the club said, adding that Atonio won't be able to resume his professional career.
“At the end of his hospitalization, Uini will need to undergo a long period of convalescence. It has now been established that he will not be able to continue his playing career.”
Atonio has played 68 matches for France. He had been selected among the players to prepare for the opening match of the Six Nations against Ireland on Feb. 5 before being pulled out because of injury.
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