Fijian Rugby Player Dies in Japan From Suspected Severe Heatstroke

A Fijian rugby player for a Japanese club has died from suspected severe heatstroke. The incident raises concerns about player safety in extreme weather conditions.

8 Aug, 12:26 — 8 Aug, 12:26

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Rugby player in Japan dies of suspected 'severe heatstroke'

Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40C in recent weeks.

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Rugby : un joueur fidjien d'un club japonais décède d'un «coup de chaleur sévère»

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Fijian Rugby Player Dies in Japan From Suspected Severe Heatstroke

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Rugby : un joueur fidjien d'un club japonais décède d'un «coup de chaleur sévère»

Rugby player in Japan dies of suspected 'severe heatstroke'

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