FRU yet to comment on the death of Under 20 player at the Nadi Hospital

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FRU yet to comment on the death of Under 20 player at the Nadi Hospital

By Vijay Narayan

28/02/2023

Photo:RNZ

The Fiji Rugby Union is yet to comment on the death of a Fiji Under 20 player, Pasikali Naevo at the Nadi Hospital over the weekend.

fijivillage News has sought comments from the FRU since Sunday.

They said that a statement was being prepared however nothing has been issued to date.

There are reports from relatives emerging that Naevo, who is the son of former Flying Fijian Api Naevo, had collapsed during recent training sessions.

Pasikali played for the Natabua Under 18 team in the Vodafone Deans Troply Competition.

We are still awaiting comments from the FRU.

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