Photograph courtesy of John Hume
Oakham rugby player Savanaca Kokoibulileka died while on the pitch yesterday during a match at the Rutland Showground, Oakham, Rutland.
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Oakham Rugby Club have just released this statement:
Oakham RFC is saddened to announce the passing of Savanaca Kokoibulileka on Saturday 24th September 2016. Savannah collapsed shortly after the start of the second half during the 1st team match between Oakham and West Brigdford at the Rutland Showgrounds. The Club is grateful to the work of the ambulance service who were promptly in attendance. Despite their best efforts Savanaca was pronounced dead on arrival at Peterborough Hospital.
The thoughts and prayers of the club, its players and supporters are all with Savanaca's family at this very difficult time.
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