US EditionTonga star receives urgent medical assistance on sideline after head knocks
Eli Katoa suffered three head knocks including a pre-game hit yet played 41 minutes before hospital treatment and surgery for seizure activity, with NRL launching an investigation.
- On Monday, Melbourne Storm said Eli Katoa suffered `seizure activity` on the bench, was taken to hospital, had a brain bleed, underwent surgery overnight, and is now stable.
- Katoa copped three head knocks including a heavy warm-up collision with teammate Lehi Hopoate but was passed fit after HIA checks.
- New Zealand Kiwis built an early lead with Keano Kini and Dylan Brown tries and added a Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad score; Katoa played 41 minutes, making 59m from five carries with 16 tackles and six misses.
- The NRL has launched a review into the head knocks and is likely to investigate the clearance decision, labelled `indefensible` by commentators, while Melbourne Storm officials travelled to Auckland to support Katoa.
- At Eden Park, a crowd dominated by Tongan fans watched as the New Zealand Kiwis prepare to face Samoa next Sunday in Sydney amid officiating controversy over a $390 fine for Frank Molo's high shot on Stefano Utoikomanu.
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