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    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


    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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     Other Sports News
     05 Nov: Black Caps white-ball skipper Mitch Santner is backing Devon Conway to rediscover his form in the five-game T20 series against the West Indies, starting tonight at Eden Park
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     05 Nov: Leicester Fainga'anuku believes the switch to test rugby in the midfield isn't too daunting
     05 Nov: Former Kiwis forward Tohu Harris is suggesting a review of on-field concussion testing
     05 Nov: Tottenham centre back Micky van de Ven has been likened to Lionel Messi after one of the greatest solo goals in Champions League history
     05 Nov: Liverpool manager Arne Slot's keeping his feet on the ground after a morale-boosting victory
     05 Nov: One All Black will play no further part on rugby's end-of-year grand slam tour
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