Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, dies of suspected heat stroke in Japan
- Posted Sun 9 Aug 2026 at 7:07amSun 9 Aug 2026 at 7:07amSaimoni Vunilagi died from suspected heatstroke in Japan after a training session.
- (Supplied: Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex)In short:Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi died in Japan following a training session with Kyushu KV.
- Vunilagi, 26, showed symptoms of severe heat stroke on Monday, and died in hospital on Friday.
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- Posted Sun 9 Aug 2026 at 7:07amSun 9 Aug 2026 at 7:07amSaimoni Vunilagi died from suspected heatstroke in Japan after a training session.
- (Supplied: Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex)In short:Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi died in Japan following a training session with Kyushu KV.
- Vunilagi, 26, showed symptoms of severe heat stroke on Monday, and died in hospital on Friday.
Sources: ABC Australia