Leeds Rhinos star Zayn Tetevano, 32, suffers stroke in training and will undergo major heart surgery

Zayn Tetevano hopes to play rugby league again after suffering a stroke in training.

of Leeds Prop was later diagnosed with a hole in his heart, creating an emergency during the session.

However, the 32-year-old ex-boyfriend new zealand As an international player, he hopes to return to the field once he recovers from surgery to repair his symptoms.

“First of all, I would like to thank the club’s medical staff, paramedics, doctors and nurses who looked after me when I collapsed,” said Tetevano, who will compete in the Leeds 10km on Sunday.

“I knew I was getting the best possible care and I owe them a lot, especially the medical team for being so quick on the field, so I never knew how lucky I was.

“I am confident that I will be able to return to the game as soon as I am cleared.”

Leeds performance director Richard Hanwicks said: “Zane is one of the club’s healthiest players and a player whose training has been a big part of his life.

“It’s important that he continues training to maximize his chances of a full recovery.

“While waiting for surgery, he is unable to do his normal contact training due to the medication he is taking and has to train at a lower intensity than before.

“Mentally, for a professional athlete it can be a challenge. The chance to be at the Leeds 10k is a great way to lift his spirits and get him racing as part of a team.

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“This is a great opportunity to do something that supports Zane’s physical and mental health.”

Leeds manager Rohan Smith also believes Tetevano, who is out of contract at the end of the season, could be called up.

he said: “He’s training, but there’s a smile on his face. The only limitation is that he can’t train fully.

“He can do moderate to low intensity exercise. rugby league Players aren’t that exciting, but that’s where he stands for now.

“He could still play this year, but we don’t want to get too far. health And living long as a human is more important than playing. ”

When Tetevano suffered a stroke, the swift action of the Leeds medical team saved him from even more serious consequences.

He was then taken to the city’s general clinic, and their prompt treatment also helped him recover.

Vas Mani, Head of Medical Services at Rhinos, said: Next He is in the treatment phase and will continue to support Zane in the coming weeks.

“He’s been very positive through this difficult time and that’s a testament to his character.

“We hope that Zayn will make a full recovery and be healthy enough to return to play before the end of the season.”

After the drama, Tetebano fundraiser A page to support the Pediatric Heart Surgery Fund, which helps children and adults born with congenital heart defects throughout Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. https://justgiving.com/page/zane-tetevano-1686739815576.