Some of Samoa’s top stars are urging medical teams to take stronger action to protect players and prevent another incident like the one involving Eli Katoa.
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf defended his team’s medical staff after the match, insisting that all protocols had been followed correctly.
Most rugby league players would never turn down the chance to play — whether it’s representing their country or competing in the NRL.
But that’s exactly why protocols exist — to protect us when health concerns make it unsafe to return to the field.