Former All Black Sione Lauaki will travel to London this week to consult a specialist after being diagnosed with heart and renal problems in France.
The loose forward, who plays for French Top 14 side Bayonne, has been pulled from both playing and training with the side for the rest of the season out of fears for his health.
"I have seen specialists in Bayonne and Bordeaux, and after having consulted with each other and the Bayonne team doctor, we agreed it was important to get another medical opinion," Lauaki, 30, told French newspaper L'Equipe.
"What has happened to me is disappointing. I've never had these types of problems before
In response to waves of support for the giant 124kg loosie, Lauaki tweeted: "Thanks to everyone for the tweets and support, I'm good so no need to panic, life is good even the part that's not."
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