Fiji sevens player Josaia Raisuqe dies in crash in France
Silver medallists Fiji applaud on the podium after losing to France in the men's sevens final at the Paris Olympics. 27July 2024.
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Fiji rugby international Josaia Raisuqe has died after an accident in France where he played for Top 14 side Castres, local media reports said.
His car was struck by a train at a level crossing near Castres' training centre in southern France, the media reports said.
Raisuqe, 30, a wing, was a member of the Fijian sevens side that won silver at last year's Paris Olympics. He had joined Castres in 2021.
Fellow Top 14 side Toulouse said they were shocked to learn of Raisuqe's death.
"The entire club would like to express their support and sincerest condolences to his family and friends, as well as to his club Castres Olympique," Toulouse posted on X.
Saturday's Top 14 match between Castres and Clermont Auvergne may be postponed, media reports said.
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