The game was immediately abandoned and the incident has triggered an outpouring of support from the rugby community.
The Wisbech player, in his 20s, was involved in a tackle during the Eastern Counties First Division game against Diss on Saturday afternoon.David Dobson, secretary at Wisbech Rugby Club, said: "The club is deeply saddened by the events of yesterday.
The incident has triggered an outpouring of grief and support from rugby clubs across the east of England. He said two of the Diss players who were medically qualified immediately went to the aid of the injured man but that he died on the pitch. "The RFU and the Injured Players' Foundation are already involved and that help will be offered to Wisbech and also to Diss rugby," he said.
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