Rugby-Blues forward Suafoa takes break from rugby to battle cancer


(Reuters) - Auckland Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has stepped away from rugby to focus on treatment for cancer after months of juggling his health issue with his sporting career.

The 25-year-old flanker did not reveal the type of cancer but said in a video on social media that he had been diagnosed last November.

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