"French rugby has been rocked by news that veteran tighthead prop Uini Atonio has been forced to retire from rugby after suffering a 'cardiac event' earlier this week."
"The La Rochelle giant had been named in France's Six Nations squad and was set to face Ireland in Paris next week, however, he was admitted to hospital yesterday where a heart problem was detected."
Uini Atonio, the veteran La Rochelle tighthead prop, has been forced to retire from rugby after suffering a cardiac event earlier this week. He was admitted to hospital where a heart problem was detected. Atonio had been named in France's Six Nations squad and was due to face Ireland in Paris next week before the medical issue. Medical staff identified the cardiac condition during his hospital admission, and the condition ended his availability for selection. The retirement removes an experienced front-row presence from La Rochelle and the French national team while he receives medical care.
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