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Eli Katoa's 'scary' NRL concussion draws condemnation from ex-player Shaun Johnson

4 November 2025

Former NRL star Shaun Johnson has called for heads to roll after the "scary" incidents that saw Eli Katoa requiring oxygen pitchside after suffering three head knocks in Tonga's clash with New Zealand at Eden Park.

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