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Fijian rugger passes away in Japan
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FBC News
A Fijian-national playing semi-professional rugby in Japan has just recently passed away.
According to his club, Kyuden Voltex, Saimoni Vunilagi passed away on Friday to a suspected heart attack.
The 26-year-old had only recently joined Kyuden Voltex after signing with the club last month.
He previously played for Japan Rugby League One side Tokyo Sungoliath.
Article continues after advertisementThe back-row forward attended university in Japan and began his professional rugby career in 2023.