Hoani MacDonald stable in induced coma

Southland Stags' player Hoani MacDonald is reported to be in a stable condition after suffering cardiac arrest mid-match during the NPC Championship semifinal against Counties-Manukau in Pukekohe this afternoon.

MacDonald had vigorous CPR performed on him by paramedics before being taken away in an ambulance to Middlemore Hospital ambulance at 3.15pm.

"Macdonald was taken by ambulance from ECOLight Stadium to Middlemore Hospital," a New Zealand Rugby Union statement said.

"He has been put in an induced coma and is stable."

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What the!?

How's it can happen to anyone! Anytime!

Thoughts go out to his family and friends. And of course to MacDonald, come good soon
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He's a humble man from that great marlborough MacDonald rugby dynasty- the same clan that has produced All Black Leon and current Crusader Quentin as well as countless Maori All Blacks and NPC players over the years. Their legacy to NZ Sport including rugby, rowing, cricket is immense and has filtered down through several generations.

Go well Hoani, speedy recovery. Kia kaha, kia manawanui e hoa.