The Melbourne Storm has been rocked by news that Fiji Bati captain Tui Kamikamica is in hospital following a suspected stroke on Monday morning.
The 31-year-old prop, a favorite among many NRL fans here in PNG, suffered a medical episode just a day after returning from the Storm’s clash in Townsville. The club confirmed the news in a statement today:
“He has undergone treatment for a suspected stroke and is recovering in hospital. Tui is receiving the best possible care and is being supported by hospital specialists, alongside the club’s medical staff.”
The news is a massive blow for the Storm, who are already dealing with the loss of forward Eliesa Katoa to brain surgery earlier this season.
Kamikamica, a veteran of 142 games, had recently signed on to stay with Melbourne through 2026. While the Storm are scheduled to fly to Sydney on Thursday for their Good Friday match against Penrith, the focus remains entirely on the health of the big man and his young family.