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Fijian rugby player Vunilagi dies in Japan from suspected heatstroke

Published 8 August 2026

Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died at the age of 26 from suspected heatstroke after a training session with his Japanese club, Kyuden Voltex. The forward was hospitalized on Monday, August 3, 2026, following practice and passed away on Friday, August 7, according to a statement from the second-division team.

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