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Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi died in Japan following a training session with Kyushu KV.
Vunilagi, 26, showed symptoms of severe heat stroke on Monday, and died in hospital on Friday.
The club has supplied no other details of the investigation into the circumstances of the player's death.
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heat stroke after a training session in Japan. He was 26.
His death was announced on Saturday by his team, Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex — known as Kyushu KV.
The Japanese second-division club said Vunilagi died on Friday after falling ill on Monday and being hospitalised.
"After team practice on Monday … Saimoni displayed symptoms consistent with severe heat stroke," the team said in a statement Saturday.
"He was transported to a medical facility for treatment, but despite the best efforts of the medical team, he sadly passed away."
Kyushu KV is based in Fukuoka, a city in southwestern Japan. Temperatures there reportedly reached around 35C on Monday.
"The players, staff, and all team associates are devastated by this sudden news," the team said.
Back rower Vunilagi joined Kyushu KV last month, having previously played in the Japanese top flight with Tokyo Sungoliath.
"Although Saimoni had only recently joined Kyushu KV, his generous spirit and powerful style of play had raised high hopes for his contributions in the upcoming season," Kyushu KV added.
"We humbly pray for the repose of his soul and extend our heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family."
The club supplied no other details surrounding the death.
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