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Tonga star receives urgent medical assistance on sideline after head knocks
Isaiya Katoa was taken to hospital after falling ill during the match but returned to play 41 minutes, making 59 meters and 16 tackles, Tonga coach Kristian Woolf said.
- Tongan forward Isaiya Katoa fell ill on the sideline and was transported to hospital, but he was later cleared and returned to play at Eden Park.
- In warm-up and early play, Tonga forward Isaiya Katoa received multiple head impacts, with Kristian Woolf stating he had two HIAs during the match.
- Stat lines show Katoa made 59m from five carries while playing 41 minutes, recording 16 tackles with six misses and scoring two points after Erin Clark's sin-bin.
- With medics present, coaching staff said they were comfortable with the checks made as team medical staff and two very experienced doctors oversaw Katoa’s care.
- At Eden Park, heavy Tongan support filled the stands as the incident followed a week-old controversy where Frank Molo's high shot concussed Stefano Utoikomanu but earned only a $390 fine; the Kiwis face Samoa next Sunday in Sydney.
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