A RaidersCanberra star is recovering from what is being called one of the most distressing incidents seen during an NRL game. Corey Harawira-Naera suffered a seizure following a tackle. NRL 7NEWS
Harawira-Naera says he is “on the mend” but “not in the clear yet” and will undergo further testing to get to the bottom of the frightening incident at Sydney’s Accor Stadium.Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free onShortly after taking a hit-up in the second half on Saturday night, Harawira-Naera appeared to become disoriented and fell to the turf.
Harawira-Naera was conscious and responsive by the time he was transported from the field in a medicab amid a standing ovation from the crowd. The New Zealand international was discharged around 3:30 on Sunday morning and shared a video update on his condition about eight hours later.Corey Harawira-Naera was taken from the field on a medicab.“I’m back on the mend, not in the clear yet but we’ll get some more scans and sort it out,” Harawira-Naera said.Harawira-Naera thanked those who showed support following the medical episode.“I’m doing a lot better now, so love to you all.
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