Summary
Rugby player Uini Atonio, a prop for the French national team, retired due to a heart condition. He was hospitalized in La Rochelle but is now stable. Atonio's teammate Gael Fickou paid tribute to him, highlighting their friendship and Atonio's contribution to French rugby.
Key Facts
- Uini Atonio retired from rugby because of a heart problem at age 35.
- Atonio was hospitalized in intensive care but is now stable.
- He played as a prop for France and won 68 caps, participating in significant tournaments like the Six Nations.
- Gael Fickou described Atonio as the best prop France has ever had and emphasized their personal friendship.
- Atonio had to leave the Six Nations squad and a club match due to chest pains.
- Heart problems in athletes can become noticeable through sports, as explained by a sports cardiology expert.
- Modern communication highlights issues like heart conditions in sports more quickly than before.
