Former Fiji center Rabeni dies at age 37
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SERU Rabeni, a center or winger who played 30 tests and represented Fiji at two Rugby World Cups, has died, family members said. He was 37.
Rabeni’s wife, Noame Rabeni, said Rabeni died at home early yesterday morning. The cause of death is thought to be a heart attack. He is survived by his wife and two children, aged seven and four. Rabeni played for Fiji at the 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups. He also represented Fiji at sevens, playing at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and played for the Otago Highlanders in Super Rugby and for England’s Leicester Tigers. Ben Ryan, coach of the Fiji Sevens team, posted condolences on Twitter, saying: “Incredibly sad news to hear Seru Rabeni has passed away. Rest in peace big man.” England great Jonny Wilkinson, a playing contemporary of Rabeni, tweeted: “Seru Rabeni’s passing is incredibly sad. What a player and a team man. Our support and best wishes go to his family.”
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