Try celebration goes horribly wrong - Ashburton rugby player Sonasi Langi suffers serious spinal injury
A 26-year-old rugby player, Sonasi Langi, suffered a severe spinal injury during a try celebration in a club match in New Zealand. The local rugby community is rallying to support his family through a fundraising campaign as he remains in intensive care.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the physical risks inherent in contact sports and the importance of community support systems in amateur athletics.
Sonasi Langi sustained a spinal injury during a club rugby match on Saturday. Photo / Givealittle
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